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T396 VVX

1999 Toyota Vitz

Silver Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,287 mi
Last recorded140,287 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Vitz96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 140,287 miles

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

Nearside rear door damaged

Offside rear wheel arch area slightly damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,973 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 127,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 111,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,471 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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T396 VVX is a 1999 Toyota Vitz in Silver with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 96,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T396 VVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Vitz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T396 VVX registered?

T396 VVX is a 1999 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T396 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 VVX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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