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SH08 YFY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,768 mi
Last recorded142,768 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YFY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 142,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 142,768 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure where fitted as original equipment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 135,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 135,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,743 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2015 103,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,391 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

WINDSCREEN HAS A FEW SMALL CHIPS

Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,391 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

WINDSCREEN HAS A FEW SMALL CHIPS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,337 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 YFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

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

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