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R201 KFH

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,280 mi
Last recorded211,280 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 KFH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 211,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 196,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 174,105 miles

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

play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 145,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 145,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 131,258 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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R201 KFH is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R201 KFH, 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 R201 KFH registered?

R201 KFH is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R201 KFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 KFH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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