1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · R956 GUG
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 144,398 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2011.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R956 GUG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2010
- 144,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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R956 GUG Mileage History
- 15/05/2006108,832 mi
- 15/05/2006108,832 mi
- 31/07/2007123,361 mi+14,529 mi
- 29/01/2009139,080 mi+15,719 mi
- 29/01/2009139,080 mi
- 27/01/2010144,398 mi+5,318 mi
Average of roughly 9,602 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R956 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (R956 GUG) between May 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2010 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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