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WR08 MSV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,973 mi
Last recorded145,973 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 MSV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 145,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

reversing light not working

various underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2024 145,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

reversing light not working

various underbody corrosion

Offside Front wiper blade Insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2022 128,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner arch loose

parking brake travel only just meets requirements

Fail 11 Aug 2021 125,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch loose

parking brake travel only just meets requirements

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front under tray and inner wing cover loose

Offside Front under tray and inner wing cover loose

sill covers , engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front under tray and inner wing cover loose

Offside Front under tray and inner wing cover loose

sill covers , engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,365 miles

Front tyre catching arch trim

reversing light inoperative

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyre catching arch trim

reversing light inoperative

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,658 miles

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 105,658 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 100,221 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 91,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WR08 MSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR08 MSV, 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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WR08 MSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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