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MK08 EBZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

247,068 mi
Last recorded247,068 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 247,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 247,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 221,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 221,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing bolt (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 193,322 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 193,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 27 Feb 2014 158,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 158,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 117,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,898 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,563 miles

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

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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MK08 EBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MK08 EBZ, 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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MK08 EBZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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