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SA08 TFO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,483 mi
Last recorded108,483 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TFO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,483 miles

retest not carried out by original tester

Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,874 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on side wall no cords exposed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,641 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 58,637 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamps tucked down

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,671 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 TFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA08 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

SA08 TFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SA08 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 TFO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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