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R493 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,818 mi
Last recorded119,818 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres have minor crack's in walls

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 105,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres have minor crack's in walls

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,757 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall outer not reaching cords

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,495 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 67,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,502 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,767 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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R493 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R493 FFG, 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 R493 FFG registered?

R493 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R493 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 FFG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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