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SJ58 MHY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,827 mi
Last recorded149,827 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 MHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 149,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,600 miles

Rear seat belt installation checks not carried out due to seats in the down position

Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,290 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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SJ58 MHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ58 MHY, 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 SJ58 MHY registered?

SJ58 MHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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