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SC57 WBD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,523 mi
Last recorded218,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 WBD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 218,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 182,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR side light slightly dimmer than osr

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in rear d bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 182,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EMlight on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR side light slightly dimmer than osr

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in rear d bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 164,392 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 135,691 miles

Fire ex just in the green zone

NSF extra seat cover small rip

OSF brake a little slow to release

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,480 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,958 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,104 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 424 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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SC57 WBD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SC57 WBD, 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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SC57 WBD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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