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YC08 FPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,888 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 124,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,142 miles

advise rear brake pipes has corrosion, advise hand brake lever high,

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 104,269 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides behind inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - VERY NEAR! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp displaced from fixing & not visable!

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes - cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,379 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 85,379 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,169 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly wearing on inside and outside edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,617 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,683 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,601 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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YC08 FPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YC08 FPY, 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 YC08 FPY registered?

YC08 FPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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