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V285 FFO

2000 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,303 mi
Last recorded171,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FFO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 171,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 160,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 160,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 149,519 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Slight play in O/S/and N/S steering arms.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 149,519 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Slight play in O/S/and N/S steering arms.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 137,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 137,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 126,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/Wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,962 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 114,962 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,342 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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V285 FFO is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V285 FFO, 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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V285 FFO is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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