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RA57 VRK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,536 mi
Last recorded123,536 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VRK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 113,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,010 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 868,640 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 86,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,261 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,354 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 VRK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA57 VRK registered?

RA57 VRK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is RA57 VRK safe to buy?

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