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R490 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,258 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 162,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 156,732 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 156,732 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 151,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 151,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 146,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 146,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 139,294 miles

O/S/R TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT. ADV- REPLACE!

Fail 2 Apr 2010 139,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 133,516 miles

nearside front wing accident damage

Pass 29 Jul 2008 131,994 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 131,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 124,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 124,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,667 miles

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

wiper blade replacement

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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R490 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R490 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 R490 FFG registered?

R490 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R490 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 FFG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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