1998 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · R407 CNO

The vehicle presents a highly stable maintenance profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent MOT test on 4 November 2025 at 111,443 miles returned no defects, indicating the car remains in a clean state of repair. The absence of advisories or failures over the last three years suggests a high standard of upkeep and a lack of developing mechanical issues. The mileage pattern shows very low annual usage, averaging approximately 3,980 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental progress from 73,801 miles in December 2012 to 111,443 miles in November 2025. This low-mileage usage pattern is consistent across the decade of recorded data. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and brakes, such low usage on a 28-year-old vehicle can sometimes lead to perished rubber components or seized calipers due to inactivity. The MOT history is remarkably clean, with only minor electrical issues recorded. The tester flagged an inoperative rear registration plate lamp in December 2022 and a failed offside front position lamp in November 2013, both of which were resolved immediately. There are no recorded instances of failures regarding structural integrity, corrosion, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that typically degrade with age rather than mileage. I recommend checking the condition of all rubber seals, suspension bushings, and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking. Given the low mileage, it is also prudent to inspect the braking system for binding calipers or corroded brake lines, as these components can suffer from lack of regular use.