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S816 OFJ

1998 Toyota Altezza

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,056 mi
Last recorded143,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 OFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 143,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 113,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S816 OFJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S816 OFJ, 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 S816 OFJ registered?

S816 OFJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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