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NM08 MSX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,949 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 140,880 miles

O/S/F Side repeater dim

Fail 2 Jan 2024 140,876 miles

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

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

O/S/F Side repeater dim

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,234 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 124,406 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen has a small chip in Zone A swept area

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,015 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

screen chipped/cracked in swept area

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low, tread at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low, tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

small chip/crack outside zone a of windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,843 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,843 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS & NS outer (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS & NS outer (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS & NS (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,618 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,132 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,379 miles

Front 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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NM08 MSX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSX, 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 NM08 MSX registered?

NM08 MSX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is NM08 MSX safe to buy?

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