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CP08 TMZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

286,828 mi
Last recorded286,828 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 TMZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 286,828 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 286,656 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 245,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 245,380 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering column universal joint locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached locking bolt missing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 204,917 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 204,915 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 167,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 167,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 145,092 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 144,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,101 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 109,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,639 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 75,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,675 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,531 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,297 miles

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

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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CP08 TMZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CP08 TMZ, 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 CP08 TMZ registered?

CP08 TMZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CP08 TMZ safe to buy?

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