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R501 HKN

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 HKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,663 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,945 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Nov 2013 68,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,764 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,170 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,744 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 41,541 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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R501 HKN is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R501 HKN, 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 R501 HKN registered?

R501 HKN is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R501 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 HKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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