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LNZ 3889

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 3889
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 127,433 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front bumper loose and car to low (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 125,206 miles

front bumper loose

undertray loose

Fail 9 Mar 2023 125,206 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper loose

undertray loose

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 115,399 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end splitpin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 106,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,156 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 96,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LNZ 3889 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LNZ 3889, 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 LNZ 3889 registered?

LNZ 3889 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LNZ 3889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 3889 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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