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FV08 JZL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 101,090 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AND GENERAL MID-REAR FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension arms and components corroded

floor areas and inner sills rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,225 miles

advise front brake pads on 3.5mm approximately

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,786 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 JZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

FV08 JZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 JZL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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