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KR57 TYP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 TYP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 176,906 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 171,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 165,972 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 165,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 160,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 160,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 156,376 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake imbalance.

Front brake pads worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Travel on park brake lever.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,466 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,589 miles

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link lower dust cover deteriorated.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Travel on park brake.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,391 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,982 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front brake pads worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Travel on park brake.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,921 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,229 miles

N/S/R Brake disc scored.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,188 miles

long handbrake travel but within requirements

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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KR57 TYP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR57 TYP, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR57 TYP registered?

KR57 TYP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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