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R430 AMS

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

155,504 mi
Last recorded155,504 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 AMS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 155,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in inner and outer treads

Pass 12 Mar 2010 154,135 miles

o/s rear brake pipe in a rusty condition

Fail 8 Mar 2010 154,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s rear brake pipe in a rusty condition

Pass 18 Jul 2009 153,175 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly centre section join

Fail 15 Jul 2009 153,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly centre section join

Pass 14 Jul 2008 151,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 151,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 150,287 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 150,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 149,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 149,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R430 AMS is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R430 AMS, 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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R430 AMS is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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