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R332 CGU

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 CGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,465 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,837 miles

brake noise

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,768 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 31,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R332 CGU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R332 CGU, 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 R332 CGU registered?

R332 CGU is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R332 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 CGU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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