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PF57 XBG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,601 mi
Last recorded183,601 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XBG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 183,601 miles

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,601 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,974 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 119,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,184 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 108,802 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 108,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,580 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,498 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,140 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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PF57 XBG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF57 XBG, 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 PF57 XBG registered?

PF57 XBG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is PF57 XBG safe to buy?

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