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FM57 VAH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

258,755 mi
Last recorded258,755 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VAH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 258,755 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 258,752 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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 4 Jun 2018 224,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 194,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 159,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,694 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,138 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,202 miles

engine check light is indicating a fault

exhaust emissions quite smoky during warm up for test

front brake pads and discs quite worn

rear brake discs quite worn

traction control light indicating a fault

windscreen has some surface defects ( scuffs , chips )

Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,182 miles

front brake imbalance on limit at 25%

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,823 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner edge

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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FM57 VAH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM57 VAH, 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 FM57 VAH registered?

FM57 VAH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is FM57 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 VAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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