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BJ08 FZB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 161,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 155,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 155,186 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 May 2016 127,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear wearing close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 126,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp very dim and no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear wearing close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

iteam's removed from driver view prior to test

Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

iteam's removed from driver view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2015 102,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,268 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 87,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 85,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,366 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

non std lights fited to front

Fail 26 Mar 2013 83,366 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

non std lights fited to front

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front wiper blades split

slight sidewall damage to near side front tyre

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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BJ08 FZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ08 FZB, 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 BJ08 FZB registered?

BJ08 FZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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