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SH08 GWE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 GWE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 144,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 138,797 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 133,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 129,632 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 129,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working osf side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light bulb inop rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,763 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on the tread

Long hand brake travel

Offside Front to flexi hose starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,424 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

N/s front coil spring rubber insecure

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre at rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre at rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,678 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,827 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,815 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,810 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,447 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Offside front tyre low on edge

Offside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,762 miles

Offside rear tyre low on edge

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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SH08 GWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH08 GWE, 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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SH08 GWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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