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R359 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,456 miles

Corrosion starting to form on n/s/r inner sill area.

N/S/F tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall. O/S/R tyre starting to perish in tread area.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 120,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting to form on n/s/r inner sill area.

N/S/F tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall. O/S/R tyre starting to perish in tread area.

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both front wippers are slightly smeary

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both front wippers are slightly smeary

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,617 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front number olate damaged

slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,617 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow at rear

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front number olate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,189 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

the front number plate is cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

the front number plate is cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,471 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,680 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 39,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,035 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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R359 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R359 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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R359 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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