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SL08 YWJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,513 mi
Last recorded205,513 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 205,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side sills and front and rear suspension mounting area corroded

front and rear subframe and suspension components corroded

under trays insecure and in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2020 199,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides sills corroded

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Arch cover in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 199,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides sills corroded

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Arch cover in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 192,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 188,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 188,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 182,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 182,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 169,161 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 169,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 156,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 144,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,165 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 97,016 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 YWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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