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YC08 JZK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,926 mi
Last recorded159,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 JZK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 159,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 140,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 117,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,350 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,705 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 70,681 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,675 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres badly cracked and perished.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,393 miles

Both front dipped beam bulbs dim

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,658 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2014 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,134 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 JZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

YC08 JZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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