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LS57 TGN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

265,359 mi
Last recorded265,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 265,359 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 265,359 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 262,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 262,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 259,010 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 238,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 216,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 196,749 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 196,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 179,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 179,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 160,463 miles

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

very long h/brake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2014 160,463 miles

very long h/brake travel

Pass 20 Feb 2014 142,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,482 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 103,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 TGN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TGN, 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 LS57 TGN registered?

LS57 TGN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is LS57 TGN safe to buy?

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