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P28 TEY

2017 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Toyota Avensis55,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 TEY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 213,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 213,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,174 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 198,467 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 198,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 69,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2023 188,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 188,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 54,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 180,331 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 180,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 172,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 172,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 167,498 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2020 167,498 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2019 158,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2017 136,216 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,126 miles

oil level low

Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil level low

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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P28 TEY is a 2017 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

Across all 2017 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 55,533 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 P28 TEY, 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 9 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P28 TEY is a 2017 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 August 2017.

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