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PF08 FGX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,121 mi
Last recorded151,121 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FGX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 151,121 miles

poor n/s headlight pattern

Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 144,114 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,618 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 121,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 92,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 92,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screw in nearside rear tyre, doesn't appear to be leaking air

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear, offside rear and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 41,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,801 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 23,399 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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PF08 FGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PF08 FGX, 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 PF08 FGX registered?

PF08 FGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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