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SA08 XJF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,037 mi
Last recorded145,037 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XJF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,037 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 145,037 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 143,547 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 143,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ubcc/under trays fitted /engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 130,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 121,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 121,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,295 miles

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

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 XJF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

SA08 XJF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is SA08 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 XJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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