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MW08 TVJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

219,090 mi
Last recorded219,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 TVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 219,090 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 202,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 202,174 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 202,174 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 194,512 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 175,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 175,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 116,902 miles

engine mounts slight knocking.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 100,888 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,852 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm & HAS CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/3mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Fail 19 Jun 2012 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm & HAS CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/3mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,767 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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MW08 TVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MW08 TVJ, 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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MW08 TVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is MW08 TVJ safe to buy?

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