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NC08 FZU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

208,371 mi
Last recorded208,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 208,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust cable tied to one side

signs of rear end accident damage

Pass 13 Jul 2017 189,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,733 miles

handbrake cable outer sheath worn on support bracket n/s/r + o/s/r

Fail 12 Jan 2017 174,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

handbrake cable outer sheath worn on support bracket n/s/r + o/s/r

Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,632 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 14 Jul 2015 137,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,247 miles

Oil leak

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

clip missing off of engine undertray

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 99,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 99,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 FZU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NC08 FZU, 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 NC08 FZU registered?

NC08 FZU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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