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SL58 NHY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

267,858 mi
Last recorded267,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 NHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 267,858 miles

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 24 Oct 2023 267,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 17 Oct 2022 250,642 miles

parking brake lever reserve travel limit almost reached

Pass 20 Oct 2021 231,627 miles

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

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 20 Oct 2021 231,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 19 Oct 2020 217,171 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 217,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 204,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 204,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 188,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 188,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 172,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 156,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 141,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,443 miles

Front tyres scrubbing

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 126,443 miles

Front tyres scrubbing

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,978 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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SL58 NHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL58 NHY, 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 SL58 NHY registered?

SL58 NHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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