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SH55 BEN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BEN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,922 miles

Offside handbrake weak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,875 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 128,875 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,124 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,441 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,413 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,879 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,911 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,911 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,727 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,609 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,131 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,977 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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SH55 BEN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH55 BEN, 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 SH55 BEN registered?

SH55 BEN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is SH55 BEN safe to buy?

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