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FM08 MPZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

255,127 mi
Last recorded255,127 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MPZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 255,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 255,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 248,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 235,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 235,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 203,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 174,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 135,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,704 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,066 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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FM08 MPZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM08 MPZ, 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 FM08 MPZ registered?

FM08 MPZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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