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R180 DHU

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 DHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 158,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 158,998 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 150,840 miles

front o/s power steering rubber pipes rubbing against under tray

Pass 28 Sep 2006 137,456 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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R180 DHU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R180 DHU, 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 R180 DHU registered?

R180 DHU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R180 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 DHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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