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NG08 LCE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,306 mi
Last recorded172,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 LCE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 172,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (o/s & n/s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (including inner sills & suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 172,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (o/s & n/s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (o/s & n/s) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (including inner sills & suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion including suspension parts

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,131 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper Bar corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 147,131 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper Bar corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 136,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,910 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension items undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,993 miles

Front sub-frame, rear axle and suspension components corroded including mounting.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub-frame and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded including mountings.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 113,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub-frame and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded including mountings.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,797 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 89,324 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 89,324 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 78,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,311 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 53,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 48,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,873 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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NG08 LCE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NG08 LCE, 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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NG08 LCE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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