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LR08 KPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 155,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 155,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SIGNE OF NEW PAINT COVERD ALL AROUND COMPONENTS UNDER NEATH

Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,251 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle weather protected to multiple suspension and underbody components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,449 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 109,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE A TREAD DEPTH READING OF 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,311 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 19,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,410 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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LR08 KPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR08 KPE, 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 LR08 KPE registered?

LR08 KPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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