1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · R861 CWY
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 105,713 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R861 CWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 105,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R861 CWY Mileage History
- 25/10/202394,362 mi
- 27/10/202394,384 mi+22 mi
- 23/10/202499,829 mi+5,445 mi
- 17/10/2025105,713 mi+5,884 mi
- 17/10/2025105,713 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R861 CWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (R861 CWY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.110 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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