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VN56 LJF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,237 mi
Last recorded109,237 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LJF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% door mirror unit inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 109,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% door mirror unit inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,978 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 83,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,978 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,000 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

No free travel left on Parking Brake

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,727 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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VN56 LJF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN56 LJF, 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 VN56 LJF registered?

VN56 LJF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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