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SL08 RHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,013 mi
Last recorded102,013 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 102,013 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,053 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all-round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,463 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,946 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,256 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,458 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/wr16 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust cracked.

top and bottom engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,624 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 50,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,223 miles

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 RHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

SL08 RHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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