1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · R693 EFL
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 124,958 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R693 EFL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 124,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R693 EFL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (R693 EFL) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Ageing T22s commonly rust around the sills, rear arches, rear floor and brake-pipe areas, turning a cheap dependable saloon into a welding project.
- Starter Motor FailureModerate
The starter motor can fail on higher-mileage T22s, especially if the car is used for short trips.
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