MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre has uneven tyre ware
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre has uneven tyre ware
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge
nearside mirrior missing
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V197 KBA is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KBA, 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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V197 KBA is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 February 2000.
Is V197 KBA safe to buy?
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