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R35 YJC

1997 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 YJC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust join corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2016 109,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust join corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,693 miles

very slight play in n/s/f inner tierod

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking to n/s/r tyre no cords showing

slight play in n/s/f inner trackrod

Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,362 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking to n/s/r tyre no cords showing

slight play in n/s/f inner trackrod

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,589 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,956 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,077 miles

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

nearside rubbing strip coming adrift

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rubbing strip coming adrift

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,347 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,591 miles

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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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R35 YJC is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R35 YJC, 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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R35 YJC is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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