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FM08 RYA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,828 mi
Last recorded232,828 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RYA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 232,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 220,235 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides parking brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2023 219,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides parking brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 208,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 208,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 197,522 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides, on lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 197,444 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both sides, on lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake recording little effort

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 189,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 189,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 180,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 165,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 165,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,504 miles

Nearside handbrake weak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,012 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 140,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,126 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and tread low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,388 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 27 Jul 2012 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs some wear

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet reduced output

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear bumper damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chip damage

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs some wear

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet reduced output

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear bumper damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chip damage

Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,786 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 RYA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FM08 RYA, 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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FM08 RYA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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