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R353 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,380 miles

both front discs worn and pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 103,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 103,670 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,200 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 98,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R353 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R353 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 R353 FFG registered?

R353 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R353 FFG safe to buy?

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