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MV08 YVE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,222 mi
Last recorded184,222 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YVE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 184,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 166,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 148,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 135,350 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2017 115,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 114,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

it is recomended that coil springs are replaced in pairs

slight bind at offside rear wheel (mot requirements met at time of test)

slight judder at nearside front brake (mot requirements met at time of test)

Pass 13 May 2016 107,445 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface worn, corroded and pitted

Pass 15 May 2015 97,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 85,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 85,677 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 71,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 59,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2012 59,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,749 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 YVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVE, 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 MV08 YVE registered?

MV08 YVE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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