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FB57 DWM

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,873 mi
Last recorded192,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DWM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 192,873 miles

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2018 192,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2017 176,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 176,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 161,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it(not repairable).

Fail 7 Jul 2014 135,090 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it(not repairable).

Fail 27 Dec 2013 126,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 126,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 86,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn lipped.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 86,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn lipped.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,682 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 45,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,926 miles

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

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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FB57 DWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FB57 DWM, 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 FB57 DWM registered?

FB57 DWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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