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LP08 VFT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,972 mi
Last recorded162,972 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VFT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,120 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket slightly cracked

Offside Front Inner side wall damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2022 146,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp bracket slightly cracked

Offside Front Inner side wall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 140,901 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 140,901 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 139,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 138,178 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking METALRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 133,308 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 122,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre right on shoulder of inner wall

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

Play in both steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking, advise change

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning switch sticky

Fail 24 Jul 2014 111,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted but insecure

oil service light on dashboard

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre right on shoulder of inner wall

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

Play in both steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking, advise change

hazard warning switch sticky

Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side to side play in steering column

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side to side play in steering column

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,836 miles

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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LP08 VFT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LP08 VFT, 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 LP08 VFT registered?

LP08 VFT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LP08 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 VFT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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