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KIG 3098

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

251,847 mi
Last recorded251,847 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 3098
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 251,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 246,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 246,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 238,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 230,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 225,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 212,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 192,180 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 192,180 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 176,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 175,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 156,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 142,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 11 Jun 2014 134,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake cable covers are starting to split

brake pedal travel

oil leak around the gearbox area

Pass 30 May 2013 123,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level at half way mark

slight oil dampness at gearbox

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 111,202 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 94,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KIG 3098 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KIG 3098, 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 KIG 3098 registered?

KIG 3098 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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