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V298 DTV

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,106 mi
Last recorded162,106 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 DTV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 162,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake lever close to its limit

Fail 23 May 2008 161,855 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2006 13,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 138,885 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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V298 DTV is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V298 DTV, 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 V298 DTV registered?

V298 DTV is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V298 DTV safe to buy?

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