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SV08 YPC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,318 mi
Last recorded223,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 223,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 211,088 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 211,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 178,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 147,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 147,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 147,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer bulkhead insulation under bonnet insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 94,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,333 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,378 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 54,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,479 miles

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 YPC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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