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R460 AEX

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 AEX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,022 miles

Engine management light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 115,409 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 115,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine management light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 112,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 108,946 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault is present

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake reserve travel is quite high

Steering rack rubber mounting points have slight play detected

Pass 12 May 2009 102,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 95,949 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 95,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2007 92,059 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 92,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 85,600 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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R460 AEX is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R460 AEX, 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 R460 AEX registered?

R460 AEX is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R460 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 AEX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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