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SV08 EUM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EUM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,316 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 99,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 88,224 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 79,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,065 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jul 2015 60,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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

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

centre rear seat belt not visible under a seat cover,unable to check

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 24,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,732 miles

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

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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SV08 EUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV08 EUM, 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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SV08 EUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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