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SY08 WGF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,194 mi
Last recorded215,194 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WGF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 215,194 miles

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

Front Steering arms slight play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 179,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 159,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 98,013 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 65,633 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 39,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,716 miles

handbrake travel very long

hi-level stop light not working

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 WGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

SY08 WGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SY08 WGF safe to buy?

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