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R270 SSL

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,993 mi
Last recorded207,993 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 207,993 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 207,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 203,378 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

diesel tank damp

Pass 14 Oct 2008 199,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 193,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 188,238 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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R270 SSL is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White 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 R270 SSL, 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 R270 SSL registered?

R270 SSL is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R270 SSL safe to buy?

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