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NB08 EPP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 EPP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,025 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect [at both sides] (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect [at both sides] (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 135,025 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect [at both sides] (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure [silencer mounting torn. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect [at both sides] (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,184 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 123,184 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays not allowing full inspection of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 117,877 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded to the point its leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays not allowing full inspection of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,754 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm, Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm, Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,853 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 87,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,748 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 47,748 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,754 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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NB08 EPP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NB08 EPP, 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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NB08 EPP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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