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SH58 LEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,048 mi
Last recorded196,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 LEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 196,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misting (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible misting (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front coil spring fouling inner shield

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,611 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 12 Jan 2022 177,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 166,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 166,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 163,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 163,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,812 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 154,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 154,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 150,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 145,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 145,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 137,478 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 137,478 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,613 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 129,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 110,091 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,077 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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SH58 LEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH58 LEJ, 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 SH58 LEJ registered?

SH58 LEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is SH58 LEJ safe to buy?

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