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BJ08 FZG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,202 mi
Last recorded190,202 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 190,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 180,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 180,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 155,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,335 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,815 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50w17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50w17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

rear wiper split

undertrays obscuring components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 88,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 71,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,211 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,471 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 Jun 2011 26,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,415 miles

front discs lipped

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 FZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

BJ08 FZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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