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SJ08 VFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,175 mi
Last recorded178,175 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 178,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner wheel arches not fitted correctly but not fouling on anything

front number plate slightly damaged

windscreen has damage to n/s/f lower out of view

Pass 23 Mar 2015 154,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,331 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SJ08 VFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SJ08 VFZ, 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 SJ08 VFZ registered?

SJ08 VFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 VFZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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