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YM08 FPJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,757 mi
Last recorded188,757 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 FPJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 188,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 179,074 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 178,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 163,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 163,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,963 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 131,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,919 miles

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

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

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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YM08 FPJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM08 FPJ, 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 YM08 FPJ registered?

YM08 FPJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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