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HM55 DJM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM55 DJM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 138,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 117,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 101,377 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

rear brake discs slightly corroded

underbody serves corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,282 miles

corrosion to osr and nsr suspension PA's.

hand brake lever travel.

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear lower suspension arms close to limit.

high smoke at purge.

under guard loose

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded osf to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to osr and nsr suspension PA's.

hand brake lever travel.

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear lower suspension arms close to limit.

high smoke at purge.

park brake imbalance and minor bind osr.

under guard loose

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,489 miles

front brakes imbalanced at limit, hand brake travel at limit, body damaged, rear wiper blade deteriorated, multi guards fitted, wishbones rusty at limit,

o/s dip aim at low limit

surface corrosion to undersills, rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,009 miles

engine nois. front bottom arms corroded.guards fitted multi, nsr tyre uneven wear, osf tyre valve deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine nois. front bottom arms corroded.guards fitted multi, nsr tyre uneven wear, osf tyre valve deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,500 miles

wipers torn, suspension componants rusty, play in n/s front wheel bearing, n/s front tyre pressure low

Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,345 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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HM55 DJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HM55 DJM, 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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HM55 DJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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