Toyota Avensis vs Toyota People carier: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Toyota People carier
86%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota People carier (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota People carier |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 173,168 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 4 |
Most common faults
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Toyota People carier
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as front to rear pipe joins to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota People carier (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.