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LN08 UTW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

264,017 mi
Last recorded264,017 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 UTW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 264,017 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Jun 2018 263,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner arch catching on wheel when turning (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2017 247,088 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 247,084 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 226,716 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 226,716 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 209,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 209,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 209,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 207,114 miles

engine oil leak off side

Pass 4 Apr 2016 189,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 173,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 158,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 143,879 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 143,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,471 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 117,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 149,385 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 149,379 miles

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

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

front brake discs very worn/lipped

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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LN08 UTW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LN08 UTW, 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 LN08 UTW registered?

LN08 UTW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LN08 UTW safe to buy?

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