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SC08 YMJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,703 mi
Last recorded216,703 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 216,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 192,204 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 192,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,304 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,937 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 16,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC08 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 YMJ registered?

SC08 YMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 YMJ safe to buy?

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