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MT08 YTC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,556 mi
Last recorded185,556 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 185,556 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 185,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 179,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 179,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,516 miles

Engine oil on minimum

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

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Feb 2017 169,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Engine oil on minimum

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

High level stop lamp not working

Odd wheel nut n/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2016 155,951 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 155,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak, advise urgent attention

Fail 25 Feb 2015 144,345 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak, advise urgent attention

Pass 28 Aug 2013 133,243 miles

Centre brake light not working

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly twisted but not causing any problems

Fail 28 Aug 2013 133,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre brake light not working

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly twisted but not causing any problems

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,749 miles

child seats fitted to nsr+osr in such a way that prevents full inspection of all rear adult seat belts

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 125,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seats fitted to nsr+osr in such a way that prevents full inspection of all rear adult seat belts

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 107,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,431 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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MT08 YTC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT08 YTC, 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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What year was MT08 YTC registered?

MT08 YTC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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