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R28 EHP

1997 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

223,486 mi
Last recorded223,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 EHP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 223,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 217,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sills Corroded | General Underbody Corrosion - Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 211,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 211,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 204,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 200,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 198,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 194,104 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 194,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,744 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 189,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 183,919 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 171,689 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 171,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 166,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 161,362 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 152,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 152,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 145,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 132,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 120,223 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 120,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,581 miles

nail in offside front and nearside rear tyre.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 84,581 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in offside front and nearside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,074 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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R28 EHP is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R28 EHP, 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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R28 EHP is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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