1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

394 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.6%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Washers: not working2.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks23.9%
  2. Suspension21.6%
  3. Brakes21.6%
  4. Lights & electrics19.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Body & chassis9.9%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 57.9% of 1999 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 394 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1999 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).