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MV08 LGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,077 mi
Last recorded199,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 199,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 192,394 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 192,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 151,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,055 miles

Both handbrake cables slightly chafed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 112,055 miles

Both handbrake cables slightly chafed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pads appear worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,366 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads required in approx 6000 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2009 22,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake pads required in approx 6000 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

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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MV08 LGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV08 LGJ, 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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MV08 LGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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