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SP08 RRZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,884 mi
Last recorded151,884 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RRZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,446 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,289 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,289 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror glass damaged

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 79,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror glass damaged

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,783 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,617 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,151 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to both sidewalls

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RRZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

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

Is SP08 RRZ safe to buy?

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