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ML57 OTJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 OTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 150,340 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks outer edge

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

Pass 4 May 2017 106,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 102,542 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 102,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,692 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,752 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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ML57 OTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML57 OTJ, 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 ML57 OTJ registered?

ML57 OTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is ML57 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 OTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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