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FX08 WMJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,829 mi
Last recorded154,829 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 154,624 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 145,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,908 miles

Nearside Front water droplets in headlamp

Nearside Rear Inner abnormal tyre wear

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Rear handbrake shoes squeaking when carrying out RBT

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front water droplets in headlamp

Nearside Rear Inner abnormal tyre wear

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Rear handbrake shoes squeaking when carrying out RBT

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 129,375 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 129,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 112,126 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 93,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 69,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear n/s tyre worn on its inside edge

Pass 18 May 2011 38,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 38,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,660 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edege and wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,660 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edege and wearing on inner edge

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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FX08 WMJ 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 52.9%.

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 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 FX08 WMJ, 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 FX08 WMJ registered?

FX08 WMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FX08 WMJ safe to buy?

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