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FM08 JPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 146,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,744 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,284 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 139,284 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 134,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,319 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner tyre close to fail and stepped

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner tyre close to fail and stepped

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,634 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm 215/50/17

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear inboard brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and slightly flat spotted 215/50/17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,300 miles

Emissions fluctuate during emissions test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,259 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FM08 JPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM08 JPY, 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 FM08 JPY registered?

FM08 JPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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