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PJ08 SEY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 SEY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,414 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,005 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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PJ08 SEY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ08 SEY, 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 PJ08 SEY registered?

PJ08 SEY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PJ08 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 SEY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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