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MT08 YVO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YVO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,725 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 164,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 156,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,565 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake cable deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front of bumper adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,418 miles

brake fluid level between MIN and MAX marks

topped up engine oil to carry out emissions test

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 108,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,411 miles

Advise both front tyres near limits.

Adviseo/s wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,411 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise both front tyres near limits.

Adviseo/s wiper blade in poor condition

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,873 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,715 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 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVO, 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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MT08 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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