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FL57 XBF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

316,837 mi
Last recorded316,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XBF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 316,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 315,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 303,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 303,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 278,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 254,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 254,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 216,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 188,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 188,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 151,173 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc scored

Fail 3 Oct 2012 151,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc scored

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 103,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,995 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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FL57 XBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL57 XBF, 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 FL57 XBF registered?

FL57 XBF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is FL57 XBF safe to buy?

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