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FL08 JOJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 JOJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,298 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

offside front tyre cut to cords but still within limits

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 102,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 81,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2012 81,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

The coolant reservoir tank was low on coolant (topped up) and is leaking from the seam. recommend replacement.

The front brake discs are corroded, scored and pitted on the inner face. possible cause of high brake imbalance. Recommend replacement.

The rear brake discs are corroded and pitted over approximately 50% of the braking surface. Recommend replacement.

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

front wipers smearing a little bit. MOT pass. Recommend replacement.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 70,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The coolant reservoir tank was low on coolant (topped up) and is leaking from the seam. recommend replacement.

The front brake discs are corroded, scored and pitted on the inner face. possible cause of high brake imbalance. Recommend replacement.

The rear brake discs are corroded and pitted over approximately 50% of the braking surface. Recommend replacement.

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

front wipers smearing a little bit. MOT pass. Recommend replacement.

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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FL08 JOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FL08 JOJ, 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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FL08 JOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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