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YA08 LFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 147,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,495 miles

rear position lamp bulbs inop

Fail 24 Jan 2019 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear position lamp bulbs inop

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,701 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at mounting (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at mounting (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,985 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both front and n/s/r tyres very low

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Jan 2016 92,985 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both front and n/s/r tyres very low

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wing covers obscuring some items in engine bay

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,368 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wing covers obscuring some items in engine bay

nearside front tyre extremely close to legal limit

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application only just met pass limit

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,550 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,550 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,845 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YA08 LFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA08 LFZ, 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 YA08 LFZ registered?

YA08 LFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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