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HG08 XTC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,959 mi
Last recorded135,959 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,959 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 135,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.0 no limit plate (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,065 miles

Dampness/residue on and around nearside steering rack gaiter

Engine covers and under-trays fitted, , inspection limited

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Uneven wear to both front tyres, inner edge worn close to PLY

Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,342 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to PLY

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Security of both front wheel arch liners

Fail 16 Apr 2019 122,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering locking device missing Offside front track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to PLY

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Security of both front wheel arch liners

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

condititon of front brake discs

engine runs rough

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,505 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits just met

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust smoke emission limits just met

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 127,831 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 127,831 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 104,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2012 104,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 85,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG08 XTC 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 60%.

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 HG08 XTC, 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 HG08 XTC registered?

HG08 XTC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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