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YR08 SBX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SBX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,940 miles

Central stop light out

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,830 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect

Fail 6 Jul 2020 132,598 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,599 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn and nearside rear getting low on treads

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,358 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,460 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,417 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,960 miles

o/s/f seat belt stopper missing(buckle dropped down)

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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YR08 SBX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR08 SBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR08 SBX?

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What year was YR08 SBX registered?

YR08 SBX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 SBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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