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FP08 XYV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

229,324 mi
Last recorded229,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 XYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 229,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 228,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle cover loose (held on with white tape) ( taxi fail)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear window switch held in place with white tape (taxi fail)

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

rear seat needs a clean (taxi fail)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 199,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 169,406 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged but acceptable at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2020 169,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror cover damaged but acceptable at time of test

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing (taxi failure)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 147,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,853 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,504 miles

All tyres are worn.

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

Rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,416 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 9 May 2012 30,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,128 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 XYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

FP08 XYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FP08 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 XYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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