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YR08 CXW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,654 mi
Last recorded212,654 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 CXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 212,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light dull

Fail 11 Sep 2017 212,488 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light dull

Pass 6 Mar 2017 198,914 miles

Central stop light abit dull

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 183,649 miles

Both parking brake cables chaffed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 161,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 160,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,180 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,280 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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YR08 CXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR08 CXW, 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 YR08 CXW registered?

YR08 CXW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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