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FE08 TCX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 76,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear independent rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,700 miles

general corrosion to all suspension components

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,288 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 74,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has play in it

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has play in it

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,557 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,311 miles

Childs seat fitted n/s/rear

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,311 miles

Childs seat fitted n/s/rear

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,407 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 TCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

FE08 TCX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 TCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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