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RF57 DTV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,800 mi
Last recorded213,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 DTV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 213,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 213,682 miles

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 195,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 195,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 187,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 187,506 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 173,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 163,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 163,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 148,386 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 148,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 136,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 136,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 112,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,585 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,258 miles

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,209 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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RF57 DTV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF57 DTV, 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 RF57 DTV registered?

RF57 DTV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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