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RY57 LBZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,948 mi
Last recorded143,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 142,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 142,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 141,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 141,032 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 140,992 miles

Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Both front brake flex pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 134,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 125,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,046 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 104,716 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 104,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 87,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,027 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,342 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 LBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY57 LBZ registered?

RY57 LBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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