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YG08 YVM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,595 mi
Last recorded63,595 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE,FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure FIXING NUT/BOLT loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE,FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2018 47,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 20,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,829 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,468 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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YG08 YVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG08 YVM, 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 YG08 YVM registered?

YG08 YVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is YG08 YVM safe to buy?

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