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SV08 UWJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

255,999 mi
Last recorded255,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 255,999 miles

free play in steering at steering wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2018 255,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

free play in steering at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2017 236,116 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLES,OUTER CABLES WEARING

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 236,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HAND BRAKE CABLES,OUTER CABLES WEARING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 227,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 227,419 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 211,435 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/shand brake performance low

Fail 1 Jul 2015 211,398 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/shand brake performance low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 187,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 187,774 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,335 miles

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2013 163,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake lever travel is high but still has reserve travel.

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,027 miles

mirror back missing o/s front (no sharp edges)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SV08 UWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV08 UWJ, 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 SV08 UWJ registered?

SV08 UWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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