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RA57 VOB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,737 mi
Last recorded179,737 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VOB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 179,737 miles

brake fluid low

oily residue on engine

Fail 25 Apr 2019 179,164 miles

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

brake fluid low

oily residue on engine

Fail 22 Mar 2019 177,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

oily residue on engine

under tray insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and uneven wear making close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven inner side of tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r handbrake cable outer case broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,799 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 VOB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

RA57 VOB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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