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SW08 EXZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EXZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,407 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 84,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,653 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,524 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,031 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 40,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,124 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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SW08 EXZ 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 60%.

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 SW08 EXZ, 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 SW08 EXZ registered?

SW08 EXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SW08 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 EXZ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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