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FE08 MTO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

264,020 mi
Last recorded264,020 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 MTO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 264,020 miles

Rear Handbrake cables chafed

Fail 11 Oct 2022 263,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake cables chafed

Pass 16 Oct 2021 221,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 202,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body and chassis has corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 192,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 192,818 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 174,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 174,274 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 157,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 157,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 157,174 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,472 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,269 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,127 miles

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 MTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MTO, 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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FE08 MTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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