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R512 FMJ

1997 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,746 mi
Last recorded138,746 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 FMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,746 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 131,711 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

Nearside Rear fuel pipe is corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 131,711 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,201 miles

High level stop light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 110,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

High level stop light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

Fail 18 Sep 2010 86,703 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 86,703 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,969 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,435 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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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R512 FMJ is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R512 FMJ, 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 R512 FMJ registered?

R512 FMJ is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R512 FMJ safe to buy?

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