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RN55 XER

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 XER
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,142 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 128,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 105,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 101,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Apr 2013 93,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,162 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)

has slight play in the steering rack felt at the nearside front wheel.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,520 miles

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play in it

Pass 6 Feb 2010 54,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 35,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XER is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RN55 XER, 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 XER is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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