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VIB 9600

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 9600
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,893 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH discs lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 89,893 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH discs lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,303 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall - 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 82,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 78,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2015 47,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,677 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 40,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,693 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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VIB 9600 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc 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 VIB 9600, 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 VIB 9600 registered?

VIB 9600 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is VIB 9600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 9600 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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