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SO08 GHA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,727 mi
Last recorded114,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GHA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,666 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,666 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,716 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,367 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,450 miles

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

nearside wiper blade torn.

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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SO08 GHA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO08 GHA, 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 SO08 GHA registered?

SO08 GHA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is SO08 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 GHA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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