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SY08 OZJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,421 mi
Last recorded154,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OZJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 154,405 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,407 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,777 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,470 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brakelight inop

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,787 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,481 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,650 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 OZJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 SY08 OZJ, 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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What year was SY08 OZJ registered?

SY08 OZJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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