1999 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · V417 DCD
1999 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 87,170 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V417 DCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 87,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V417 DCD 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 1999 Toyota Avensis (V417 DCD) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))”; “Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
V417 DCD Mileage History
- 31/01/202464,793 mi
- 01/02/202575,337 mi+10,544 mi
- 01/02/202575,337 mi
- 03/03/202687,165 mi+11,828 mi
- 04/03/202687,170 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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