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LS57 RNZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,305 mi
Last recorded194,305 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 RNZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 194,305 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front, and both rear lower arms: surface corroded/partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 194,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front, and both rear lower arms: surface corroded/partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 177,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 162,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 162,711 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 147,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,833 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 110,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,579 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sills with covers not fully checked

handbrake lever high

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,258 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,513 miles

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

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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LS57 RNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LS57 RNZ, 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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LS57 RNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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