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YP08 ZXW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,243 mi
Last recorded204,243 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 204,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 204,243 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

injector leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2019 187,421 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 187,421 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 163,043 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 163,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 138,512 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,322 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 76,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 55,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

YP08 ZXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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