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R352 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 170,060 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 170,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 162,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 162,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 151,819 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 151,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R352 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R352 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 R352 FFG registered?

R352 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R352 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 FFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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