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FL08 NSE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

231,095 mi
Last recorded231,095 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NSE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 231,095 miles

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

both parking brake cables outer sleeves worn

n/s/r tyre worn slightly un-even

slight buckle to o/s/r wheel

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2017 231,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both parking brake cables outer sleeves worn

n/s/r tyre worn slightly un-even

slight buckle to o/s/r wheel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2017 231,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly to left

Pass 6 Jan 2017 222,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 222,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 210,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves worn

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f wishbone slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 210,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 210,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted ball joint bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired roll bar fowls on rack end when doing lock to lock (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 206,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on index N (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake pipes covered going into flexi pipes by wheel arch liner both sides

Fail 17 Nov 2015 206,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on index N (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pipes covered going into flexi pipes by wheel arch liner both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2015 183,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear sub frame and suspension componets corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 176,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 159,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 159,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 140,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,460 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 136,460 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 128,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre bald on edge

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

Offside Front 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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FL08 NSE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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