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SD08 FRN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,547 mi
Last recorded89,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FRN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 78,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,344 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 64,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 47,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,972 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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SD08 FRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD08 FRN, 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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SD08 FRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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