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MM08 UME

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 UME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 151,891 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 151,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 110,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,545 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Ns front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various components are corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 47,936 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,743 miles

Offside Front Wiper split

Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,743 miles

Offside Front Wiper split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,510 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 38,510 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,119 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 UME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MM08 UME, 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 UME is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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