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FY08 FMK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,001 mi
Last recorded106,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FMK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,001 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 94,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,809 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,011 miles

Offside Front wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,901 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on the edges.

Both front wipers are split, Not effecting the view to the front.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wipers contacting each other at the base of the screen, but otherwise not effecting the operation.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,901 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on the edges.

Both front wipers are split, Not effecting the view to the front.

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

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)

Windscreen wipers contacting each other at the base of the screen, but otherwise not effecting the operation.

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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FY08 FMK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FY08 FMK, 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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FY08 FMK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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