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FE08 NEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,710 mi
Last recorded146,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 146,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 146,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,976 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 144,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,150 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 99,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,893 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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