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LR08 KPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,203 mi
Last recorded182,203 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 182,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 182,203 miles

Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 171,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cuts in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,613 miles

Front brake pads and disc's worn low

Fail 23 Feb 2017 161,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads and disc's worn low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 138,871 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 KPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

LR08 KPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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