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R383 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,885 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 83,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,471 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R383 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 104,044 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 R383 FFG, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R383 FFG registered?

R383 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R383 FFG safe to buy?

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