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WP08 VBJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,580 mi
Last recorded128,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 128,580 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,890 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of treads,also nsr tyre wearing outer tread.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,660 miles

ENGINE COVERS /UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Front NO.PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES OF TREADS.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,660 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working repeater not working (MIRROR HEAD) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ENGINE COVERS /UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Front NO.PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES OF TREADS.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,795 miles

Advise N/SR wiper blade split

Advise centre brake light inop

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,100 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2014 38,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 215/50/ZR17 95W

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,825 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2012 22,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,155 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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WP08 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP08 VBJ, 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 WP08 VBJ registered?

WP08 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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