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FV56 NBM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

278,486 mi
Last recorded278,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NBM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 278,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 278,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2017 253,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 230,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

front both hubs slightly noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2016 213,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 182,110 miles

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage and has nail in tread

oil leak

rear pads wearing thin (inner)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 166,199 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 144,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on their inside edges

Fail 25 Mar 2015 144,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on their inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 144,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 140,805 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2012 112,443 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chiled seat fitted to near side rear

engine has coolant leak

engine has oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 112,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chiled seat fitted to near side rear

engine has coolant leak

engine has oil leak

engine man light on dash

vsc light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,404 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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FV56 NBM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 FV56 NBM, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV56 NBM registered?

FV56 NBM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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