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OW08 EXP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

259,888 mi
Last recorded259,888 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 259,888 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 259,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 247,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 243,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 243,319 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 229,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 213,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 212,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 205,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 191,356 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 177,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 177,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 160,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 145,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 88,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,958 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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OW08 EXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW08 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW08 EXP registered?

OW08 EXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is OW08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 EXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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