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R347 XBW

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,453 mi
Last recorded163,453 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 XBW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 163,453 miles

Advise rear anti roll bar link arms have slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 163,453 miles

Advise rear anti roll bar link arms have slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2009 147,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 126,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 118,178 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 16 Dec 2005 108,440 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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R347 XBW is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R347 XBW, 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 R347 XBW registered?

R347 XBW is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R347 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 XBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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