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FE08 GDJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,244 mi
Last recorded257,244 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GDJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 257,244 miles

Front Slight free play detected in steering rack

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

Handbrake cables rubber casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 257,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Slight free play detected in steering rack

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

Handbrake cables rubber casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 206,000 miles

Oil leak ()

offside & nearside handbrake cable rubber casing slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 195,071 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 195,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 173,912 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 153,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,918 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,414 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,536 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

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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FE08 GDJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE08 GDJ, 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 FE08 GDJ registered?

FE08 GDJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is FE08 GDJ safe to buy?

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