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R327 UDV

1997 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 UDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,815 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 138,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 122,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 122,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 101,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,199 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 76,065 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 67,259 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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R327 UDV is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R327 UDV, 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

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What year was R327 UDV registered?

R327 UDV is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R327 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 UDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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