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M42 SHY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 SHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch plastic water shield panel damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 77,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure n/s and o/s front plastic water shield wheel arch liners loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch plastic water shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch plastic water shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to brake caliper corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel and slightly low effort (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch plastic water shield loose (slightly rubbing on road wheel ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch plastic water shield loose (slightly rubbing on road wheel ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn rubbing on shock body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch plastic water shield loose (slightly rubbing on road wheel ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam wiring was unplugged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch plastic water shield loose (slightly rubbing on road wheel ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn rubbing on shock body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,507 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 48,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,159 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,944 miles

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 2,944 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 2,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,766 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 1,766 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M42 SHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M42 SHY, 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 M42 SHY registered?

M42 SHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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