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NC57 MBU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

221,588 mi
Last recorded221,588 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 221,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 221,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture no brakes. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 178,850 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 178,849 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,877 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides. (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,820 miles

hand brake low reading n/s

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,364 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated(numbers/letters legible)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Dec 2013 51,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 51,026 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s tyre cut in outer side wall,worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s tyre cut in outer side wall,worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,057 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 30,057 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,839 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 19,839 miles

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

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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NC57 MBU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NC57 MBU, 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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NC57 MBU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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