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LM08 SSZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 SSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,193 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 57,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,644 miles

Offside front bumper end not fully secure

Fail 1 Oct 2019 50,644 miles

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

Offside front bumper end not fully secure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,654 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,726 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,726 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,196 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,270 miles

front bumper not fully secure

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers split

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,284 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LM08 SSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM08 SSZ, 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 LM08 SSZ registered?

LM08 SSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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