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MV08 LKD

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

325,428 mi
Last recorded325,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LKD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 325,428 miles

hand brake has high travel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 294,403 miles

hand brake has high travel

Fail 10 Jan 2018 294,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

hand brake has high travel

Pass 10 Jan 2017 255,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 255,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 220,424 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2016 220,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2015 180,122 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 180,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jan 2013 115,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,398 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9 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 LKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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