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RY57 LAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,265 mi
Last recorded195,265 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 195,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 173,382 miles

1 of 3 o/s tail lights inoperative.

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 173,382 miles

1 of 3 o/s tail lights inoperative.

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both lamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,386 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 161,371 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,814 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,377 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,393 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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RY57 LAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY57 LAO, 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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What year was RY57 LAO registered?

RY57 LAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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