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FY08 WMV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 118,542 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TRC (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

central rear view mirror missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall 215/45/17

offside rear brake discs face corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge 215/45/17

offside wing mirror cover missing

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,901 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,845 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 WMV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WMV, 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 FY08 WMV registered?

FY08 WMV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is FY08 WMV safe to buy?

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