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FH08 EAY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,252 mi
Last recorded234,252 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 234,252 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 234,249 miles

Passenger's seat insecure Bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 222,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear U bend sections inside wheel arches. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Slight scrape / bind audible from handbrake shoes.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 222,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from castellated nut to track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear U bend sections inside wheel arches. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Slight scrape / bind audible from handbrake shoes.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 212,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded U bend section behind wheel arch liner. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded U bend section behind wheel arch liner. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 198,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 198,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 179,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 179,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 158,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 146,580 miles

different type of alloy wheel fitted to offside front tyre size the same as others

Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,828 miles

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

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

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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FH08 EAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FH08 EAY, 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 FH08 EAY registered?

FH08 EAY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FH08 EAY safe to buy?

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