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RV08 YNP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,633 mi
Last recorded204,633 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YNP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 204,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 204,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 173,373 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 173,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2017 165,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 165,157 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,606 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 135,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,457 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,253 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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RV08 YNP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV08 YNP, 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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RV08 YNP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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