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SG08 YNL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,956 mi
Last recorded187,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YNL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 187,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 187,956 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 173,058 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2018 155,961 miles

undertrays fitted covering major components

Fail 24 Mar 2018 155,961 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted covering major components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00-3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 140,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00-3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 96,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,111 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,451 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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SG08 YNL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG08 YNL, 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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SG08 YNL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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