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NC08 FYS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,018 mi
Last recorded179,018 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FYS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 179,018 miles

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

General corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 170,738 miles

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

General corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2024 162,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 162,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose nut no locking device (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front no locking device on balljoint

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,883 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 155,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 148,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,743 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 119,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 86,744 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,167 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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NC08 FYS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC08 FYS, 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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NC08 FYS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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