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R211 GTU

1997 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,375 mi
Last recorded197,375 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 GTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 197,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 197,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 197,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 183,105 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 183,016 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 182,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,935 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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R211 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R211 GTU, 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 R211 GTU registered?

R211 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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