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RY55 WCU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

282,798 mi
Last recorded282,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 282,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 279,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 279,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 236,991 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 236,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 190,877 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 190,877 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 186,470 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 186,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,105 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)

arside headlight slightly condensated

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

traction control light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 151,105 miles

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

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)

arside headlight slightly condensated

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

traction control light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 144,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 144,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 126,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 126,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 93,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RY55 WCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RY55 WCU, 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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What year was RY55 WCU registered?

RY55 WCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is RY55 WCU safe to buy?

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