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V285 GCG

2000 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 GCG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint on cat

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,674 miles

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint on cat

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,520 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perrished

Nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,748 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,746 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NB. Rear brake inbalence greater than 60%

Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,905 miles

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

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 GCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCG, 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 V285 GCG registered?

V285 GCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V285 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 GCG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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