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LM08 ZWR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

211,095 mi
Last recorded211,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZWR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 211,095 miles

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

steering wheel covering coming apart @ upper scetion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 210,988 miles

Emissions not tested excess black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

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

steering wheel covering coming apart @ upper scetion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 205,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight free play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2016 205,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight free play in steering

Fail 2 Dec 2016 208,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied possible metal to metal

slight free play in steering

Fail 24 Nov 2016 205,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted track arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied possible metal to metal

slight free play in steering

Pass 24 Jun 2016 205,022 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front hubnut retaing device damaged however its doing its job

Fail 23 Jun 2016 205,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front hubnut retaing device damaged however its doing its job

Fail 2 Jun 2016 203,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

large oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jun 2015 178,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 May 2015 175,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 150,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 150,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front o/s brake pads getting low

Water getting into o/s headlamp

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,114 miles

Handbrake near reserve travel

Handbrake reading a little low to the o/s for a car of this type

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,114 miles

Handbrake near reserve travel

Handbrake reading a little low to the o/s for a car of this type

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 ZWR, 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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LM08 ZWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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