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SH08 YFT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YFT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,274 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 91,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,649 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,192 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,789 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,988 miles

Near side front repeater lamp taped.

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2011 70,255 miles

Drivers door switch panel insecure.

Near side wiper blade tearing on end.

Fail 6 May 2011 70,253 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake fluid level down.

Drivers door switch panel insecure.

Near side wiper blade tearing on end.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YFT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH08 YFT, 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 SH08 YFT registered?

SH08 YFT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is SH08 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YFT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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