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M12 AER

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,611 mi
Last recorded171,611 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 AER
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,665 miles

both front to rear brake pipes look very corroded at rear

deep cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

offside front wheel arch liner insecure.

unable to fully inspect corrosion of front to rear brake pipes due to location.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 152,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes look very corroded at rear

deep cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

offside front wheel arch liner insecure.

unable to fully inspect corrosion of front to rear brake pipes due to location.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 145,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Slightly smoky on emission acceleration

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,725 miles

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Feb 2015 130,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,596 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 117,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,097 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,435 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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M12 AER is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M12 AER, 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 M12 AER registered?

M12 AER is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is M12 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 AER shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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