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FV08 FLF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,297 mi
Last recorded203,297 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FLF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 203,297 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 159,818 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 159,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,760 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 143,760 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,190 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,190 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,708 miles

Both Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,708 miles

Both Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Coolant leak

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,255 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge. cut in outer sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,917 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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FV08 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV08 FLF, 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 FV08 FLF registered?

FV08 FLF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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