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FE08 MXG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,218 mi
Last recorded133,218 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 MXG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,868 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,782 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose in clip (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 104,306 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose in clip (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2018 92,733 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

n/s/r tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

o/s/f tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

o/s/r tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

n/s/r tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

o/s/f tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

o/s/r tyre worn low on very edges (215/50r17 91v)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,427 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 MXG 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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