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RF51 TGN

2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,728 mi
Last recorded119,728 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,728 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 119,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 119,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 116,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 115,944 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,050 miles

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

OIL LEAK

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,029 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs in extremely poor condition

rear discs in bad condition

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,639 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

wipers split

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,511 miles

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

front deiscs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front deiscs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 90,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2010 90,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,362 miles

Both front wiper blades are split but are still clearing the screen

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked but does not affect the beam image

Pass 29 May 2008 73,050 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,966 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 44,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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RF51 TGN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 RF51 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 TGN registered?

RF51 TGN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is RF51 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 TGN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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