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FH08 PVX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 PVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,466 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,052 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear underside corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 118,052 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,392 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,241 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,019 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 74,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,784 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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FH08 PVX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

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