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AP51 RKF

2001 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,010 mi
Last recorded142,010 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RKF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 138,814 miles

EML staying ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

movement in rack mounting

Fail 12 Nov 2015 138,814 miles

EML staying ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

movement in rack mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,240 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 126,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 126,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,280 miles

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

NSR parking brake has met minimum required standard. It need repair / adjust.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 120,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 110,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 103,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,180 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,180 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,623 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Off side chip on front windsreen outside wiped area.

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,106 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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AP51 RKF is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 AP51 RKF, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP51 RKF registered?

AP51 RKF is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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