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SA08 MTY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,508 mi
Last recorded192,508 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 MTY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 192,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing near side front track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 144,868 miles

covers under bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,303 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance and not working (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,463 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,676 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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SA08 MTY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA08 MTY, 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 SA08 MTY registered?

SA08 MTY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SA08 MTY safe to buy?

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