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R343 PWP

1997 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 PWP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2009 159,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 157,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 151,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 141,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 130,908 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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R343 PWP is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R343 PWP, 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 R343 PWP registered?

R343 PWP is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R343 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 PWP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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