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MW08 ZWS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,321 mi
Last recorded184,321 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZWS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 184,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 180,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nsf lower ball joint damp.

OS reg bulb dull.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 180,496 miles

Brake performance not tested NSR brake pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nsf lower ball joint damp.

OS reg bulb dull.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 171,749 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 171,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 167,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,861 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 124,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,545 miles

front tyres low tread

odd size tyres front & rear axles

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres low tread

odd size tyres front & rear axles

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,355 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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MW08 ZWS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW08 ZWS, 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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MW08 ZWS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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