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R348 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 123,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,993 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 121,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,860 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 100,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 100,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,988 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 104,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 89,938 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 89,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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R348 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R348 FFG, 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 R348 FFG registered?

R348 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R348 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 FFG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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