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FP08 ZVR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,471 mi
Last recorded173,471 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 ZVR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 173,471 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 173,471 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 166,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 166,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 158,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT SEPARATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 158,409 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SAT NAV REMOVED (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT SEPARATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,575 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hand brake lever comes up high

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 148,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hand brake lever comes up high

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,134 miles

handbrake a little high

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 132,134 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

handbrake a little high

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,629 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,681 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,987 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,987 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat-nav mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,285 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FP08 ZVR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP08 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

FP08 ZVR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is FP08 ZVR safe to buy?

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