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T29 JCS

2000 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,790 mi
Last recorded174,790 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 JCS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2009 174,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads wearing low

front to rear brakepipes corroded and surface rust

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f and n/s/f rack nuckle joint have slight play

o/s/f balljoint has slight play

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2009 174,790 miles

front pads wearing low

front to rear brakepipes corroded and surface rust

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f and n/s/f rack nuckle joint have slight play

o/s/f balljoint has slight play

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 166,290 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in both front steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 1 Mar 2007 156,715 miles

nearside rear locking mechanism replaced with second hand one sticking from time to time

Fail 28 Feb 2007

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brakes slioghtly juddering

front pads wearing low

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

steering rack slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2006 147,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 147,291 miles

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

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in both front steerin rack joints

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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T29 JCS is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,518 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 T29 JCS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T29 JCS is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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