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SE08 JHU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,754 mi
Last recorded229,754 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 JHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 229,754 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F HEADLIGHT HAS A WEAK PATTERN

Offside Front O/S/F HEADLAMP HAS A WEAK PATTERN

Fail 15 Feb 2016 229,666 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling O/S/F TYRE HITTING INNER WING PANEL ON FULL LOCK (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front N/S/F HEADLIGHT HAS A WEAK PATTERN

Offside Front O/S/F HEADLAMP HAS A WEAK PATTERN

Pass 20 Aug 2015 212,676 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 212,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot burst (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing movent in rear wishbone mount (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower oil leak

brake test not carried out due to movement in o/s suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2015 195,228 miles

Gears difficult to select [suspect clutch]

Handbrake travel high

cut on n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 16 Feb 2015 194,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Boot dirty & untidy

Gears difficult to select [suspect clutch]

Handbrake travel high

N/S/F bumper sticking out at edge

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

Outside off vehicle dirty

cut on n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 177,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/brake cables slightly chaffed at mountings

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 177,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/brake cables slightly chaffed at mountings

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 160,971 miles

O/S/F brake disc backplate missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Scratches at O/S off windscren

Pass 22 Aug 2013 145,683 miles

Minor scratches on windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 145,514 miles

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

Minor scratches on windscreen

N/S/F bumper trim missing & paint damage

Oil dampness at bottom off engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,342 miles

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

O/S/F brake disc backplate missing

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,903 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,331 miles

accident damage o/s/r

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,158 miles

slight score on offside of front screen

slight wear on nearside of steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,113 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

slight score on offside of front screen

slight wear on nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,572 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)

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 JHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JHU, 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 SE08 JHU registered?

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

Is SE08 JHU safe to buy?

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