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SV08 XMU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,441 mi
Last recorded163,441 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 163,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2021 163,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 157,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 157,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 152,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 145,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE, METAL TO METAL SOUND (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 145,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RENEWED BOYH WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam RENEWED BULB (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working RENEWED BULB (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE, METAL TO METAL SOUND (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,583 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside brake has slower operation

Fail 9 Mar 2017 139,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.97 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven slow increase 41 % difference (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 119,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,712 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,720 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,149 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,312 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,911 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,081 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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SV08 XMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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