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R487 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 124,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 110,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,124 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,124 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,543 miles

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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R487 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R487 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R487 FFG?

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What year was R487 FFG registered?

R487 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R487 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 FFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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