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SC08 HJG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,103 mi
Last recorded143,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HJG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,014 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 142,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 134,270 miles

condition of near side front door mirror indicator

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 134,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of near side front door mirror indicator

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 119,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 119,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers wiper splitting

front number plate delaminating

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers wiper splitting

front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 May 2011 81,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 81,056 miles

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

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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SC08 HJG 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 58.3%.

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 SC08 HJG, 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 SC08 HJG registered?

SC08 HJG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SC08 HJG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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