Toyota Avensis (1999)
1999 Toyota Avensis
CarHunch analysed 20,029 real MOT records for the 1999 Toyota Avensis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Toyota Avensis has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.8%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that these 25-year-old cars are encountering more problems than typical vehicles at test. With 17.3% of the 20,029 cars analysed having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in the higher likelihood of serious safety issues.
These Avensis examples are running at typical mileage for their age (median 105,734 miles), yet they're averaging 3.12 failures and 10.6 advisories per test, suggesting wear is catching up with them fast. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and steering components—the areas most likely to fail on cars this old and hard-worked.
What to check before buying a 1999 Toyota Avensis
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 18,769 | 73% | 3.12 |
| Diesel (6%) | 1,189 | 69.8% | 3.06 |
| LPG (0%) | 57 | 69.9% | 4.61 |
| Other (0%) | 10 | 69.2% | 1.3 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 91.7% | 0.5 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Toyota Avensis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Toyota Avensis vehicles fall between 84,761 and 130,766 miles.
1999 Toyota Avensis — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 387 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Toyota Avensis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.2%
Oil leak
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33.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.6%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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24.3%
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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