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DE54 RVL

2004 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,029 mi
Last recorded239,029 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 RVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 239,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 238,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 227,770 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 227,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 210,715 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 210,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 189,066 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 189,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 174,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 159,614 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 159,591 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 151,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 151,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 137,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,547 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,392 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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DE54 RVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 DE54 RVL, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 RVL registered?

DE54 RVL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is DE54 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 RVL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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