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R432 VCH

1997 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 VCH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,055 miles

n/s middle bottom sill lip corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 125,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s middle bottom sill lip corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,192 miles

n/s bottom of sill corroded / lip

Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s bottom of sill corroded / lip

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre outer edge woprn + cut in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,531 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,750 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,747 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,682 miles

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

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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R432 VCH is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R432 VCH, 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 R432 VCH registered?

R432 VCH is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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