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1998 TOYOTA AVENSIS2.0L Petrol

S133 CAA

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 TOYOTA AVENSIS? It's a Petrol with a 1998cc engine showing 132,541 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Failed

No history recorded

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 132,541
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1998cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Poor

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 15:07

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Toyota Avensis with plate S133 CAA has undergone 1 MOT inspection since October 2021.

With 0 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 0%. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe over the frame (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe that runs over the rear frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score

25/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,500

Mileage

At 132,541 miles, the mileage is slightl...

Our Verdict

Avoid this vehicle unless you are a specialist project buyer prepared to undertake extensive structural repairs. The history of severe corrosion in structural areas and seat belt anchors makes it a high-risk investment for the average buyer.

The primary concern for any buyer must be a thorough structural inspection. The MOT records repeatedly list 'excessive corrosion reducing structural strength' on the inner arches, outer sills, and seat belt anchor points. These are safety-critical areas that are often expensive and difficult to repair correctly. If the rust is widespread, walk away.

Check the condition of the braking system, as the history shows recurring issues with corroded and leaking brake pipes. Additionally, the vehicle has failed emissions tests multiple times for carbon monoxide and lambda readings, which could indicate engine management issues or a failing catalytic converter. Ensure there is a comprehensive service history to show how well these mechanical faults have been addressed.

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