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FM08 RYO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

232,987 mi
Last recorded232,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RYO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 232,987 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake naer end of travel

Pass 29 Oct 2018 193,075 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot perishing/ still preventing dirt

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 193,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot perishing/ still preventing dirt

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 177,666 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 177,666 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 154,901 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear worn on inner edge

Rear no reverse lights.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 154,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

Rear no reverse lights.

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 129,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Jul 2015 129,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,087 miles

advise drivers wing mirror slightly loose

offside rear tyre is slightly perished in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2011 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise drivers wing mirror slightly loose

offside rear tyre is slightly perished in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 RYO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

FM08 RYO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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