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YM08 EPK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 EPK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 118,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,290 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,377 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 67,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside/offside front brake discs lipped

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside/offside front brake discs lipped

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,541 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 EPK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM08 EPK, 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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YM08 EPK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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