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YP08 ZXC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,518 mi
Last recorded164,518 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 164,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 160,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 160,633 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 154,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

footbrake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,580 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy when depressed

Fail 5 Feb 2021 147,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn misshaped inner edge 215/50r17-91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal slightly spongy when depressed

Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,370 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split apart (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 141,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split apart (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,254 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 132,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 101,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 92,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,124 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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YP08 ZXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP08 ZXC, 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 YP08 ZXC registered?

YP08 ZXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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