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SL08 GHD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GHD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sump guards fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,683 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 GHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL08 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

SL08 GHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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