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FP08 HLA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,003 mi
Last recorded163,003 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 157,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam and toy hat ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 146,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2019 146,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,912 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,596 miles

both near and offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,596 miles

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

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

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

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

both near and offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,092 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,342 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 84,347 miles

Front brake discs have wear on them

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,347 miles

Front brake discs have wear on them

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,753 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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FP08 HLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP08 HLA, 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 FP08 HLA registered?

FP08 HLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is FP08 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 HLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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