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PL08 FOJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,336 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s repeter lamp damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,336 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s repeter lamp damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,090 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 10 Jun 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,926 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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PL08 FOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL08 FOJ, 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 PL08 FOJ registered?

PL08 FOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is PL08 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 FOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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