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RJ57 VBF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,158 mi
Last recorded192,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VBF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 192,158 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 192,087 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod end LOOSE (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 178,494 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 177,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim low and no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component deformed steering rack gator split (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,303 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper centre rear brake light not working

Pass 24 May 2017 143,864 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 120,001 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 119,998 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams front (1.7.4b)

Registration plate lamp insecure rear (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s/f (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 92,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,962 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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RJ57 VBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ57 VBF, 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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RJ57 VBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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