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RY57 LBV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

307,392 mi
Last recorded307,392 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 307,392 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 307,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 278,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 251,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 231,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has loose baffle in middle box

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 May 2016 214,358 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear both sides brake pipes going to flexi pipe covered by wheel arch liner

Pass 14 Dec 2015 205,188 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bush's (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 188,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 188,388 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 160,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,468 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 LBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBV, 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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RY57 LBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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