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S709 BDP

1998 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,412 mi
Last recorded133,412 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 BDP
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 133,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball p/ out (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,679 miles

os front shocker leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,909 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,987 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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S709 BDP is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 93,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S709 BDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S709 BDP is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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