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both front lower arms corroding
both front suspension coil springs corroding at bottom
both front tyres tread depth low
both headlight lenses deteriorating
both rear brakes slight bind on rotation
both rear tyres tread depth low and perishing
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating
exhaust corroding at rear two pin holes in centre pipe
nearside and offside rear brake flexible pipe ferrule corroding
nearside front lower suspension arm appears to have strengthening plates attached, cannot ascertain if repair or not
nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly routed and poorly supported
nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding
rea subframe corroding
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front lower arms corroding
both front suspension coil springs corroding at bottom
both front tyres tread depth low
both headlight lenses deteriorating
both rear brakes slight bind on rotation
both rear tyres tread depth low and perishing
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating
exhaust corroding at rear two pin holes in centre pipe
nearside and offside rear brake flexible pipe ferrule corroding
nearside front lower suspension arm appears to have strengthening plates attached, cannot ascertain if repair or not
nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly routed and poorly supported
nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding
rea subframe corroding
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroding
both front lower suspension arms corroding
both front tyres perishing on tread area 215/50/17
both rear brakes slight bind on rotation
both rear suspension coil springs corroding
general significant corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
nearside and offside rear inner sill corroding
nearside rear hand brake cable poorly supported
offside front light unit cracked lens
offside rear tyre pressure low
both rear suspension arms corroding
both rear suspension coil springs corroding
exhaust back box corroding / holed
exhaust centre section pin hole
general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
nearside front lower arm welded plate x2
nearside rear light lens cracked and damp internally
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 pin holes in exhaust at rear
both front lower suspension arms corroding
both rear springs corroding
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating
general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
nearside front light lens deteriorating
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened patch welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating
tow frame corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened patch welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating
tow frame corroded
both rear coil springs corroding
exhaust back box outer skin corroding
general significant corrosion to front and rea underside of vehicle
nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm corroding significantly
2 x pin holes and back outer skin corroding at back box / pipe
battery positive terminal loose
both front headlight lenses deteriorating
both rear coil springs corroding
child seat fitted driver and passenger rear
general significant corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components
nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application
passenger side front lower arm welded
passenger side front lower ball joint boot perishing and splitting slightly
small stone chip on screen in swept area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Coil spring fractured or broken drivers front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed by front fixing bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
2 x pin holes and back outer skin corroding at back box / pipe
battery positive terminal loose
both front headlight lenses deteriorating
both rear coil springs corroding
child seat fitted driver and passenger rear
general significant corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components
nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application
passenger side front lower ball joint boot perishing and splitting slightly
small stone chip on screen in swept area
battery positive terminal loose
front brake disks corroding and lipped
front brake pads material low approximately 2mm
general corrosion to rear under side of vehicle
nearside and offside front lower suspension arms significantly corroding
nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play
nearside headlight lens deteriorating
2 pin holes in exhaust back pipe
all front and rear suspension components corroding
both front lower arms corroding
child seat nearside and offside rear
front brake disks corroding
nearside rear tyre perishing slightly
offside rear tyre perishing slightly and worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front inner arch liner insecure slightly
childs seat fitted nearside and offside rear
exhaust back box outer skin corroding
front brake disks corroding
general light corrosion to rear of vehicle
nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroding
nearside rear antiroll bar D bush slight play
rear coil springs corroding
sill covers fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)
Front brake discs worn
Front tyres worn on inner tred n/s o/s
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
child seats fitted to o/s n/s rear
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)
Front brake discs worn
Front tyres worn on inner tred n/s o/s
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
child seats fitted to o/s n/s rear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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FM57 YEL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FM57 YEL, 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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FM57 YEL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.
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