1999 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · V493 DCD

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in October 2025, but this followed a failure for serious structural defects. There is a clear and worrying trend of worsening corrosion. In 2023, suspension mountings were noted as corroded but not excessive. By late 2025, this had progressed to the rear suspension mounting areas and sills being excessively corroded, significantly reducing their structural strength. The mileage is very low for a 27-year-old car, averaging roughly 3,211 miles per year. While this indicates light use, the severity of the rust suggests the vehicle may have spent long periods standing or been kept in a damp environment, which often accelerates chassis decay. Brake system integrity is a recurring risk. The car failed in 2025 due to an excessively corroded rear brake pipe. Even after the subsequent pass, the front and rear brake pipes are listed as corroded and covered in grease, which can sometimes be used to hide the extent of the rust. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure that the structural repairs required in 2025 were completed to a professional standard.