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V296 GCG

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,572 mi
Last recorded125,572 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 GCG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,155 miles

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

inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,155 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,843 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 122,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,776 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 96,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V296 GCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V296 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 V296 GCG registered?

V296 GCG is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V296 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 GCG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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