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FE08 OXJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

305,535 mi
Last recorded305,535 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 OXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 305,535 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 305,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 282,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 282,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotational pattern incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotational pattern incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 282,294 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 282,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 282,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 282,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 259,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 259,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification repaired with body filler (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification repaired with sealant (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 259,483 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 249,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 249,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 237,081 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 237,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 215,689 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 215,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 192,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 178,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 155,719 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil level over filled

Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,940 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 OXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

FE08 OXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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