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MV08 LGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

265,028 mi
Last recorded265,028 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 265,028 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 233,418 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 205,646 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 205,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 172,412 miles

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

both rear handbrake cable plastic deteriated but not affecting operation

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear handbrake cable plastic deteriated but not affecting operation

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2012 137,129 miles

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

nsf and osf steering rack end joint slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2012 137,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres out of shape and worn very close to legal limit

nsf and osf steering rack end joint slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,960 miles

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

both rear handbrake plastic covers detertade but not affecting performance

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,960 miles

both rear handbrake plastic covers detertade but not affecting performance

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,682 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,667 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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MV08 LGZ 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 64.3%.

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 MV08 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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