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SE08 LPU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 174,699 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 174,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 156,465 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Calliper - seems wet outside but no source of leakage

Nearside Rear Calliper - seems wet outside but no source of leakage

Offside Front Calliper - seems wet outside but no source of leakage

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 103,970 miles

nearside hand brake slightly low in performance

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,293 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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SE08 LPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPU, 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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What year was SE08 LPU registered?

SE08 LPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is SE08 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 LPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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