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SJ08 VGR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,711 mi
Last recorded179,711 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 179,711 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 175,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 175,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing cracked (2.5.B.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 119,954 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,840 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,937 miles

Oil leak

slight tear to off side front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,004 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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SJ08 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ08 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

SJ08 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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