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RF56 ELW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 ELW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 129,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 117,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,261 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,861 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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RF56 ELW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 RF56 ELW, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF56 ELW registered?

RF56 ELW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is RF56 ELW safe to buy?

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