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SY08 OTT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,606 mi
Last recorded131,606 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OTT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 131,519 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting on suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear devoid of tread on outer edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 122,241 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear devoid of tread on outer edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 117,715 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 110,603 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,390 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,387 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,559 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,599 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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SY08 OTT 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 66.7%.

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 SY08 OTT, 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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SY08 OTT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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