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SH08 YFX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

253,213 mi
Last recorded253,213 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YFX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 253,213 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 253,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 230,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 198,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 138,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 123,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,920 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 99,871 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 48,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,330 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 24,457 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 396 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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SH08 YFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 YFX registered?

SH08 YFX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is SH08 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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