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S778 TCV

1998 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,588 mi
Last recorded161,588 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 TCV
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 161,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 161,582 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 160,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 160,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 135,347 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,409 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 122,409 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2018 122,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,222 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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S778 TCV is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S778 TCV, 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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What year was S778 TCV registered?

S778 TCV is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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