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V197 HRM

2000 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 HRM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 71,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 67,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,018 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,614 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,608 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,812 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,467 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,464 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,742 miles

off side rear brake has slight bind

Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,689 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,000 miles

near side front and rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,056 miles

near side front tyre outer wall perished

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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V197 HRM is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V197 HRM, 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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What year was V197 HRM registered?

V197 HRM is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V197 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 HRM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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