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FV08 NLC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,100 mi
Last recorded142,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 142,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,376 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,031 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2017 101,031 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,029 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 96,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 80,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 8 May 2013 72,890 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing rear brake pads wearing

Pass 16 May 2012 65,893 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 57,488 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 NLC 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 88.2%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

FV08 NLC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 NLC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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