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VE08 YMW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

295,373 mi
Last recorded295,373 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YMW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 295,373 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 261,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 225,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 191,482 miles

Both front suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front brake discs starting to wear.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 166,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,656 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,656 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2010 52,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46 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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VE08 YMW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE08 YMW, 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 VE08 YMW registered?

VE08 YMW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is VE08 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 YMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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