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FM08 JRU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,502 mi
Last recorded165,502 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JRU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 165,502 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank cover corroded advise replace

Fail 12 Feb 2026 165,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank cover corroded advise replace

Pass 3 Feb 2025 161,614 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

general underbody corrosion, assessed. all ok

Pass 13 Feb 2024 156,618 miles

ALL SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear fuel tank heatshield loose/hanging

Fail 5 Feb 2024 156,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

ALL SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear fuel tank heatshield loose/hanging

Pass 13 Feb 2023 151,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve chafed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve chafed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,059 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 140,569 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to body and suspension but servicable (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,991 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,569 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 122,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 106,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,998 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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FM08 JRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

FM08 JRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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