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SV08 UWP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,642 mi
Last recorded183,642 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 183,642 miles

offside front suspension arms corroded

various areas of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2024 183,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR ARM OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front suspension arms corroded

various areas of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 169,828 miles

both rear tyre low treads

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 6 Jan 2022 154,682 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 154,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,269 miles

nearside power steering rack damp

offside front wishbone arm heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2017 98,541 miles

offside front brake slight fluctuation detected on brake tester

offside front tyre very low tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Dec 2017 98,541 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake slight fluctuation detected on brake tester

offside front tyre very low tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,817 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 93,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

nsf tyre has cut on side wall

nsr disc in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2016 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

nsf tyre has cut on side wall

nsr disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,983 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,890 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,026 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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SV08 UWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

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

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