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V279 KSF

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,458 mi
Last recorded251,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 KSF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 251,458 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 238,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 238,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 226,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,585 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 121,585 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 200,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s ends ofs= sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 193,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 186,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 180,732 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 180,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyer cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2012 174,500 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 174,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 167,690 miles

rear brake pipes getting slightey rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 161,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 154,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 146,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 130,799 miles

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

rear brake hoses furrells coroded.steering and suspension worn.wheel bearings cv joints worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 112,951 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V279 KSF is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V279 KSF, 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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V279 KSF is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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