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BP08 FYM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,044 mi
Last recorded174,044 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FYM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 174,044 miles

Front Lower under tray insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

abs pump activation when brake operated ?

Fail 13 Feb 2021 174,044 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb ? (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint locking device missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint locking device missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

abs pump activation when brake operated ?

Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,451 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 152,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 141,345 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 141,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,580 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear fog lamp switch not positive in operatiion

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,580 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear fog lamp switch not positive in operatiion

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on rear brake application 24 %

unable to check centre rear seat belt

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

imbalance on rear brake application 24 %

unable to check centre rear seat belt

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,776 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,952 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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BP08 FYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP08 FYM, 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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BP08 FYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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