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SL08 GHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,449 mi
Last recorded195,449 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 195,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 180,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 180,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 172,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 170,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,161 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 148,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 139,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,276 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 91,276 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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 GHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

SL08 GHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is SL08 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 GHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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