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SW08 FDY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 132,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,331 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,948 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,415 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 FDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

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

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