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FT08 FBO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FBO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,261 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

vsc light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,549 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 134,549 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 134,450 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

both rear tyres are badly perrished

eml light on

front tyres are both running low on tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,216 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 132,214 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,446 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 99,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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FT08 FBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FT08 FBO, 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 FT08 FBO registered?

FT08 FBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is FT08 FBO safe to buy?

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