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R285 URA

1997 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,966 mi
Last recorded145,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 URA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

general surface corrosion through-out upper and lower parts of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2013 145,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

general surface corrosion through-out upper and lower parts of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2012 137,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 133,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,650 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 125,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,264 miles

Slight play in N/S and O/S steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,664 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2007 94,300 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,300 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,003 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

borderline play in steering rack and mounts

front imbalance 24%

handbrake long

o/s/r wheel damaged

welding repair n/s/f

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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R285 URA is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R285 URA, 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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R285 URA is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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