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SM08 XSG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,540 mi
Last recorded179,540 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XSG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 179,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 179,478 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 165,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 163,163 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 61,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,689 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,893 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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SM08 XSG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM08 XSG, 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 SM08 XSG registered?

SM08 XSG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 XSG safe to buy?

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