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R41 ULM

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,197 mi
Last recorded112,197 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 ULM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,981 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 104,981 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,495 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints both sides

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,495 miles

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints both sides

Fail 23 Nov 2010 93,508 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER C;V;GAITOR SPLIT

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

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,508 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER C;V;GAITOR SPLIT

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Fail 14 Nov 2009 88,375 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER C;V;GAITOR SPLIT

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 14 Nov 2009 88,375 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER C;V;GAITOR SPLIT

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,398 miles

O/S/REAR INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK BUSHES

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,614 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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R41 ULM is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R41 ULM, 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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R41 ULM is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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