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R363 EDV

1997 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,107 mi
Last recorded199,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 EDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 199,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise front engine mount

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2010 187,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 187,367 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 175,546 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 175,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 164,443 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 164,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 150,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 136,367 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 136,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R363 EDV is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R363 EDV, 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 R363 EDV registered?

R363 EDV is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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