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SY08 OVX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,994 mi
Last recorded170,994 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 170,994 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 170,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 129,198 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,361 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

various components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,119 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers not clearing 100%

both rear brake discs corroded but nearside the most corroded.

offside rear lamp lens cracked slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,387 miles

both front wipers not clearing 100%

both rear brake discs corroded but nearside the most corroded.

offside rear lamp lens cracked slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,310 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 OVX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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