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FY08 HWT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HWT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,673 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 173,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 151,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material U bend section inside wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material U bend section inside wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake binding intermittently (shoe sticking?)

Fail 30 Aug 2019 151,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material U bend section inside wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material U bend section inside wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake binding intermittently (shoe sticking?)

Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 134,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 134,439 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust tail pipe lose

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 110,829 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 4 May 2018 109,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 85,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,832 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,177 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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FY08 HWT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY08 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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