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SL08 BNJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

233,943 mi
Last recorded233,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 233,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 232,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 188,907 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 188,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 188,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 188,085 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 163,708 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 163,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,791 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 148,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 123,353 miles

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

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

exhaust vibration

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,752 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 95,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,039 miles

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

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

oil leak from o/s/f driveshaft oil seal

undertray insecure

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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SL08 BNJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SL08 BNJ, 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 SL08 BNJ registered?

SL08 BNJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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