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RL04 HVN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HVN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,310 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,394 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 87,859 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,859 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high travel on hand brake

Fail 28 Aug 2009 128,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 128,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 109,414 miles

the front brake disc,s look worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 109,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

long travel on parking brake lever

the front brake disc,s look worn

Fail 22 Jun 2007 84,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RL04 HVN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 RL04 HVN, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL04 HVN registered?

RL04 HVN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is RL04 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 HVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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