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R12 SJG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SJG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,628 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components, sub-frame etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 109,607 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components, sub-frame etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components, sub-frame etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,344 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 97,969 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,407 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,175 miles

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

Surface corrosion to entire underbody

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 88,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to entire underbody

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,409 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,435 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,433 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 70,465 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perishing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - obscured behind wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 70,465 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perishing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - obscured behind wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread area

Pass 27 May 2015 55,553 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Fail 27 May 2015 55,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Pass 20 May 2014 49,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,809 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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R12 SJG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R12 SJG, 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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R12 SJG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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