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LR08 YHZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 138,739 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 138,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,703 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate is slightly insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate is slightly insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,375 miles

offside front tyre has deep cuts

Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has deep cuts

rear bumper is slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,038 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,283 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 YHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YHZ, 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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LR08 YHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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