The TOYOTA AVENSIS (1997-03) 5DR LIFTBACK 2.0 VVTI GLS AUTO is a mid-sized family car, pairing five-door practicality with a useful liftback boot and automatic comfort. In the UK, it belongs to the mainstream family-car class, offering more space than a small hatchback at a sensible price. mycarcheck.com has recorded three checks across three different VINs, making this a small sample. These checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700, recorded mileage of 96,000 miles, annual mileage of 2,000 miles and three previous keepers on average. Treat these figures as context, and check each car’s condition and history carefully. The liftback suits families and commuters, with luggage space; its 2.0-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox make driving easy. Against Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra rivals, the Avensis is valued for comfort, practicality and Toyota’s reputation for dependability. As an older car, check service records, bodywork and gearbox operation carefully.