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FY08 LOH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,629 mi
Last recorded163,629 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LOH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 163,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened HOLED AT SHOCKER FIXING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SUBFRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS EXCESSIVLE CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2023 157,621 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside brake cable slightly deteriorated

oil dampness at sump area

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2023 157,595 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 151,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 151,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 146,298 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 146,297 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,836 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,889 miles

both rear lamp units have water in them

oil leak suspect turbo

rear wiper torn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 103,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear lamp units have water in them

oil leak suspect turbo

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,351 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front arm bushes perished.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

offside front arm bushes perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,105 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 27 Jan 2011 48,675 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

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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FY08 LOH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY08 LOH, 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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FY08 LOH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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