1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · S474 AGJ
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 486,980 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 486,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S474 AGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 486,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S474 AGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (S474 AGJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S474 AGJ Mileage History
- 07/11/2023429,951 mi
- 07/11/2024462,187 mi+32,236 mi
- 07/11/2024462,187 mi
- 12/11/2025486,980 mi+24,793 mi
- 15/11/2025486,980 mi
Average of roughly 28,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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