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FV57 YBG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,446 mi
Last recorded260,446 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YBG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 260,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray hanging low+fixings missing/damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2022 260,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

undertray hanging low+fixings missing/damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2021 252,783 miles

Front Coil spring worn both v/slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper split

undertrtay has fixings missing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 242,569 miles

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

o/s parking brake grabbing slightly

parking brake slightly tall

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2020 242,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring worn both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s parking brake grabbing slightly

parking brake slightly tall

rear wiper deteriorated

reverse lights not working

undertray has fixings missing/hanging slightly+wheelbox liner slightly damaged etc

Pass 23 Feb 2019 234,348 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexy hose slight corrosion

handbrake grabs

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 217,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 199,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,790 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 158,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,152 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,726 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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FV57 YBG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV57 YBG, 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 FV57 YBG registered?

FV57 YBG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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