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LR08 WXZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,190 mi
Last recorded200,190 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WXZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 200,190 miles

rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2024 200,190 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on edges

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2023 188,306 miles

both track rod end castle nut retaing clips missing

Fail 14 Apr 2023 188,306 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both track rod end castle nut retaing clips missing

Pass 14 Apr 2022 173,854 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust joint blowing

reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Apr 2022 173,854 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust joint blowing

reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2021 165,808 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 165,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

n/s front anti-roll bar link rubbing brake hose

Pass 4 Mar 2020 159,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 159,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,025 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear seat s folded down not allowing a full inspection of seat belts.

all components on the undersides of this vehicle have heavy surface corrosion on them.

securing bolt missing on rear heat shield

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear partially hidden by liner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear all suspension surface corrosion

intermittent fault on rear fog light switch

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 118,461 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,495 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 104,495 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,856 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 WXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

LR08 WXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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