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V278 FCG

2000 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FCG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,363 miles

Stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,241 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,910 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 FCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

V278 FCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V278 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 FCG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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