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EY08 LHG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,785 mi
Last recorded185,785 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LHG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 185,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 178,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 164,492 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 164,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 147,056 miles

Both rear lower stub axle bushes have play

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,703 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 134,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,637 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 24 Feb 2015 95,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,433 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear lamp came on when tapped

Fail 7 Mar 2012 77,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,702 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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EY08 LHG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY08 LHG, 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 EY08 LHG registered?

EY08 LHG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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