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R124 KVL

1997 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 108,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 106,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 104,561 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 104,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 102,631 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 102,625 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 100,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,016 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 99,015 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,970 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 92,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 92,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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R124 KVL is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 104,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R124 KVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R124 KVL registered?

R124 KVL is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R124 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 KVL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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