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R504 FFG

1997 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Avensis104,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 99,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear, rear section at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear, rear section at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four pipes from abs pump toward bulk head (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,763 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 96,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,223 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,223 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,959 miles

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,138 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 66,106 miles

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

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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R504 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R504 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 R504 FFG registered?

R504 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R504 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 FFG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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