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FM08 RYD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RYD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 163,477 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 163,475 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 158,986 miles

Front and rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 153,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2022 153,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2021 149,595 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,618 miles

Rear Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,603 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

windscreen scratched in zone A area

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

windscreen scratched in zone A area

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

inside of windscreen scratched in zone a

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inside of windscreen scratched in zone a

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,487 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in treads and wearing uneven on inner treads,n/s/rear tyre is 1.6MM IN OUTER TREAD EDGE

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,879 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 RYD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

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

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