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SE08 JGO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

307,742 mi
Last recorded307,742 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 JGO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 307,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 307,328 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested excessive engine noise (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 289,253 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyrs wearing inside edges

slight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings

wiper arm mechanism worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 273,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 255,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front fog lamp missing and n/s/f damaged

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

brake and cluthch pedal rubbers slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing outter edge

paint work and body work damage

Fail 18 Aug 2015 255,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front fog lamp missing and n/s/f damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake and cluthch pedal rubbers slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing outter edge

paint work and body work damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 240,388 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Damage at O/S/R bumper

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

O/S/F fog light missing & N/S/F fog light covered up

damage on O/S/F wing & lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 240,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Damage at O/S/R bumper

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

O/S/F fog light missing & N/S/F fog light covered up

Taxi meter not checked

damage on O/S/F wing & lights

Pass 25 Aug 2014 225,392 miles

N/S R WING PAINT WORK REFFER TO HACKNEY OFICE

NO ID ON N/S/R

Fail 20 Aug 2014 225,267 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

N/S R WING PAINT WORK REFFER TO HACKNEY OFICE

NO ID ON N/S/R

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 207,755 miles

N/S/F brake backplate missing

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 207,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F brake backplate missing

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 196,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Scratches on O/S off windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 20 Feb 2013 178,770 miles

front brake discs grinded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 178,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 155,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 122,664 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

Fail 15 Feb 2012 122,238 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,986 miles

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

N/S/F inner wheel arch trim adrift

Various dash lamps illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SE08 JGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SE08 JGO, 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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SE08 JGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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