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WG57 RXB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

246,639 mi
Last recorded246,639 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 RXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 246,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 246,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 237,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 221,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside number plate light dim

offside handbrake noisy

steering slightly heavy

Fail 21 Dec 2020 221,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside number plate light dim

offside handbrake noisy

steering slightly heavy

Pass 19 Dec 2019 209,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 209,719 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 197,331 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 197,330 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 186,456 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 186,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 175,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 175,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre outter side wall has minor damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,238 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both rear shock absorbers weak

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

Offside All tyres under inflated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 165,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both rear shock absorbers weak

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

Offside All tyres under inflated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 152,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 152,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,508 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 120,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,362 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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WG57 RXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 WG57 RXB, 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 WG57 RXB registered?

WG57 RXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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