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AV51 LME

2001 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,522 mi
Last recorded176,522 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 176,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Rear wiper split

engine light on

oil leak

rear engine mounting stabalizer bolt missing

slight side to side movement from steering mounting bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2016 176,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose carrier bolt loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Rear wiper split

engine light on

oil leak

rear engine mounting stabalizer bolt missing

slight side to side movement from steering mounting bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e/m/l light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 173,033 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides front headlamp units are misted

corrosssion prescent on underbody of car - corrossion detected at front cross support - movement in rear engine support

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

Pass 29 Mar 2014 162,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 144,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 144,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 127,874 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 127,862 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front discs corroded on inside face

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 97,224 miles

rear brakes starting to bind on...o/s/r brake pads wearing at an accelerated rate!!!

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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AV51 LME is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 LME, 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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AV51 LME is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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