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GW55 LPV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,964 mi
Last recorded128,964 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 LPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 128,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,580 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,955 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,353 miles

Outer sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,353 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads worn low

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,289 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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GW55 LPV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 GW55 LPV, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GW55 LPV registered?

GW55 LPV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is GW55 LPV safe to buy?

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