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DG08 SWF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,539 mi
Last recorded235,539 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SWF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 235,539 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 235,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrectly matched to all other tyres (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 221,521 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 221,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 204,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 175,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 160,074 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 150,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 130,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,164 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 109,141 miles

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

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

engin oil low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 106,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 106,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,325 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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DG08 SWF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DG08 SWF, 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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DG08 SWF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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