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MM08 RZB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,112 mi
Last recorded185,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 RZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 185,112 miles

Both subframes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both sides bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 185,112 miles

Both subframes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both sides bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 170,160 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 161,346 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 161,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 159,990 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 159,460 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,133 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,131 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,452 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both/sides/center/mount/rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 46,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,921 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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MM08 RZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MM08 RZB, 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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MM08 RZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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