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R48 VAK

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,415 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes at abs pump

Damage to front number plate

Front brake at o/s dragging

Rear shocker at n/s becoming worn

Rear tie bar at n/s bent

Fail 28 Nov 2022 113,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes at abs pump

Damage to front number plate

Front brake at o/s dragging

Rear shocker at n/s becoming worn

Rear tie bar at n/s bent

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,587 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes and brake pipe ends

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Rack end has play in it

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2019 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded

Slight play in n/s rack end

Wipers splitting

Pass 2 May 2018 78,705 miles

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

Steel fuel line front to back corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 78,705 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported at rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure at rear (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steel fuel line front to back corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 65,638 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 65,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking middle under floor (3.6.A.1)

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

front indicators starting to omit white light

Fail 4 May 2017 65,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

front indicators starting to omit white light

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,859 miles

brake pipes replacements poorley fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,026 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,021 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,083 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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R48 VAK is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R48 VAK, 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 R48 VAK registered?

R48 VAK is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R48 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 VAK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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