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V179 MMB

2000 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

220,010 mi
Last recorded220,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 MMB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 220,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers on sills both sides innner and outer sills can not be viwed.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 215,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers on sills both sides innerand outer sill has body filler on it both sides can not be viwed

front pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2018 208,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills has body filler on both side can not be viwed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 197,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)

considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

covers on sills inner and outer sill inner and outer sills both sides has covers on it . and duck tape on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed.

overs under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 191,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Aug 2015 188,314 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 180,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 173,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 164,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 154,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 116,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 115,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,897 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,731 miles

rear shock absorbers showing damp.

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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V179 MMB is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 V179 MMB, 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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V179 MMB is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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