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R357 FKN

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine coolent level high

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine coolent level high

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 16 May 2008 92,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 82,347 miles

(1)front no. plate cracked.

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

Pass 9 May 2006 73,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,012 miles

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

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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R357 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R357 FKN, 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 R357 FKN registered?

R357 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R357 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 FKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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