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RA57 HVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 HVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 115,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,138 miles

both rear tyres poor condition,deteriorating and getting near wear limit

rear pads getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres poor condition,deteriorating and getting near wear limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 84,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 78,059 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,059 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,921 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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RA57 HVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA57 HVW, 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 RA57 HVW registered?

RA57 HVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is RA57 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 HVW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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