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SB08 OLA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,183 mi
Last recorded214,183 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 214,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6 m.m. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 214,183 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6 m.m. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 207,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 207,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 195,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 183,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 183,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 151,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 151,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 135,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 101,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,324 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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SB08 OLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB08 OLA, 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 SB08 OLA registered?

SB08 OLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SB08 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 OLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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