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FV08 JYU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,661 mi
Last recorded110,661 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 110,661 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension/subframe's arms

advise : nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 3 May 2024 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear anti-rollbar mountings corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension/subframe's arms

advise : nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspensions arms

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,750 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,131 miles

MASTER CYLINDER CAP MISSING

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 5 Jan 2021 90,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MASTER CYLINDER CAP MISSING

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,534 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s slight surfice corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 62,262 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 55,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 37,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 37,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 29,924 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 JYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FV08 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

FV08 JYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FV08 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 JYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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