MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Park brake needs adjustment or repair
Offside Front Steering system fouling boot fouling power steering pipe (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel rear (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber insecure n/s/f (2.7.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA57 VBN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RA57 VBN, 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 VBN registered?
RA57 VBN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is RA57 VBN safe to buy?
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