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SL08 RHF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RHF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,148 miles

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

Coil spring corroded rear bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member early sign of surface corrossion

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded rear bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member early sign of surface corrossion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,529 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavily undersealed

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

Underbody sign of corrosion, rear axle sills,coil springs,

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 70,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 70,811 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components very heavily corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r of vehicle damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,801 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,120 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,297 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,441 miles

All tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2011 20,441 miles

All tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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 RHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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