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S744 BDP

1998 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 BDP
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,927 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 73,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to full inspect sills

underside corroded/rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2024 73,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to full inspect sills

underside corroded/rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,809 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded slight blow

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 61,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,673 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 55,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,902 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 51,902 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,835 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2014 42,834 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 39,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2011 33,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,094 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2010 30,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,042 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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S744 BDP is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S744 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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S744 BDP is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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