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SH58 LEF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 LEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 135,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 111,111 miles

Central Brake Light Inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,108 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Central Brake Light Inoperative

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,670 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,713 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SH58 LEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH58 LEF, 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 SH58 LEF registered?

SH58 LEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is SH58 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 LEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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