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LM57 PUF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

303,203 mi
Last recorded303,203 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PUF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 303,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 292,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 292,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 291,552 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 291,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 284,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

brake pedal slightly spongy

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Feb 2017 284,267 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2016 273,383 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 252,385 miles

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

grease around nearside front inner c.v boot but no hole found

play at nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2015 214,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 176,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 173,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,226 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 136,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 80,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,323 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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LM57 PUF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM57 PUF, 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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LM57 PUF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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