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MT08 YXC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,897 mi
Last recorded241,897 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 241,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 241,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 232,143 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 232,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 224,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 224,446 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 213,215 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front windscreen damaged in zone A but not likely to affect the drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 3 Nov 2015 175,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 147,392 miles

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

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

offside and nearside handbrake cable starting to wear

Pass 6 Aug 2014 134,520 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,879 miles

handbrake cable rubber coating showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,033 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 YXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

MT08 YXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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