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FV08 JZW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JZW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,678 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,485 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,049 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s end sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front most (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s end sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front most (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,664 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake cables chaffed at o/s and n/s eyelets

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,526 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,526 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,244 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV08 JZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

FV08 JZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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