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YM08 EFR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

301,516 mi
Last recorded301,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 EFR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 301,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 290,322 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 290,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 274,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 265,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody covered heavily with sealant

Pass 28 Jul 2022 252,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 240,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 234,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 223,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 222,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 211,391 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 204,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 196,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 190,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 190,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 177,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 167,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 167,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 154,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 153,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,873 miles

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,152 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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YM08 EFR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM08 EFR, 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 YM08 EFR registered?

YM08 EFR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YM08 EFR safe to buy?

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