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SP08 NLU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,476 mi
Last recorded128,476 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 128,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,391 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 116,376 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 110,860 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 110,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at end of plastic coating keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at end of plastic coating keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,815 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,403 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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SP08 NLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP08 NLU, 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 SP08 NLU registered?

SP08 NLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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