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NM08 MRU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,186 mi
Last recorded182,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 MRU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 182,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly seeping grease

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily inner and outer edge small cuts to inner side wall

Nearside park brake cable deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly seeping grease

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer

Offside park brake cable deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2018 182,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly seeping grease

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner and outer edge small cuts to inner side wall

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

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

Nearside park brake cable deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly seeping grease

Offside Front worn inner and outer

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

Offside park brake cable deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2017 177,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside over half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 172,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2015 161,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 154,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 154,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,770 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 141,770 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,232 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,412 miles

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front inner tyre wall showing signs pf deteriotion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,246 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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NM08 MRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NM08 MRU, 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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NM08 MRU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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