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SG08 PAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,100 mi
Last recorded148,100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 PAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 148,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 143,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 143,776 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 143,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,307 miles

slight drag on nsf brake

Pass 25 Oct 2014 126,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SG08 PAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG08 PAO, 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 SG08 PAO registered?

SG08 PAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is SG08 PAO safe to buy?

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