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YR08 EKT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,857 mi
Last recorded232,857 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EKT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 232,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 237,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 197,462 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 175,409 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 151,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 151,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 137,853 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 137,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 May 2014 117,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside registration plate bulb discoloured

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 EKT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

YR08 EKT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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