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SP08 WTJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,522 miles

n/s/r tyre has cupping wear to tread pattern

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,049 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,515 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)

oil level on min

Pass 3 May 2011 33,995 miles

0/s n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

brake pedal spongy MONITOR

front/rear discs worn 0/s n/sf/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/p/spipes rusty/

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 WTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SP08 WTJ, 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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SP08 WTJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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