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LY08 CWP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,423 mi
Last recorded68,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CWP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,423 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in the inner tread PLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away from the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 63,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perished tyre OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires further investigation with wheel removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,995 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,946 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 14,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,669 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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LY08 CWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY08 CWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 CWP registered?

LY08 CWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LY08 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 CWP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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