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R174 DGY

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 97,378 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,378 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,793 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,465 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,251 miles

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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R174 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R174 DGY, 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 R174 DGY registered?

R174 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R174 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 DGY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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