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SL08 BOJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,419 mi
Last recorded232,419 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 BOJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 232,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 215,384 miles

under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 6 Feb 2019 189,210 miles

small amount of play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Feb 2019 189,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small amount of play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,071 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded.

plastic covers fitted to underside and inner wheel arches.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,971 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,636 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,636 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,982 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

front brake pad set wearing very low

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

rear brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

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 BOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BOJ, 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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SL08 BOJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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