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R250 NHY

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 NHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 169,899 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 168,866 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R250 NHY is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R250 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R250 NHY?

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What year was R250 NHY registered?

R250 NHY is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R250 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 NHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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