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FE08 VJJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VJJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,220 miles

COOLANT EXPANSIOIN TANK EMPTY .

DAMAGE TO NSR WHEEL ARCH & DOOR.

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODING.

Front FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS NOT FULLY VISIBLE.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS CORRODING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front NSF FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,944 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODING.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

Offside Front OSF MAIN BEAM BULB FITTED WRONG & COVER NOT REPLACED.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LIPPED & CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,734 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW .

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,335 miles

NSR TYRE 2007,PERISHING. WORN ON BOTH EDGES.(205-55X16V)

OSR TYRE 2009,PERISHING. WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,342 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,324 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,702 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 VJJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

FE08 VJJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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