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RN55 RUW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,173 mi
Last recorded287,173 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 287,173 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 287,173 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 276,849 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 276,847 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 262,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

suspension bushes slight worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 242,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 242,557 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 221,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 199,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 176,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 176,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 149,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 132,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 121,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,005 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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RN55 RUW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN55 RUW, 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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RN55 RUW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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