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FE08 NCY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,190 mi
Last recorded240,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 NCY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 240,190 miles

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

black smoke but passed emissions

Fail 12 Oct 2016 240,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

black smoke but passed emissions

Pass 20 Oct 2015 214,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 187,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 152,113 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 151,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,065 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,095 miles

NOTE; both front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders..215/50/17..

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise to reposition 'TAXI' meter, as slightly obscuring hazard switch....

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder....

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,095 miles

NOTE; both front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders..215/50/17..

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

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

advise to reposition 'TAXI' meter, as slightly obscuring hazard switch....

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder....

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 NCY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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