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FH08 PVO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,132 mi
Last recorded131,132 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 131,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,687 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,092 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,143 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 97,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,562 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 62,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 27,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,289 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

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 PVO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH08 PVO registered?

FH08 PVO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is FH08 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 PVO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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