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V278 DFG

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2012 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 85,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cambelt due if not been changed

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,295 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cambelt due if not been changed

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,661 miles

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,326 miles

slight play noted in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,992 miles

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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V278 DFG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V278 DFG, 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 V278 DFG registered?

V278 DFG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V278 DFG safe to buy?

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