1997 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · R311 BAX
1997 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/11/1997. Recorded mileage 87,760 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R311 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 87,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R311 BAX Mileage History
- 06/09/202284,726 mi
- 11/09/202386,076 mi+1,350 mi
- 13/09/202386,076 mi
- 16/09/202487,713 mi+1,637 mi
- 24/09/202487,760 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 1,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R311 BAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Avensis (R311 BAX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (”.
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