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SW08 FJO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2023 103,557 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,650 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside/nearside (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 91,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,267 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

eml light on

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

eml light on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test brake pipe starting to corrode ()

high level stop light inop

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s washer poor

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s washer poor

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone bracket and air fresheners removed from field of view before commencement of test ()

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split/torn and does not clear screen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone bracket and air fresheners removed from field of view before commencement of test ()

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 3 Aug 2015 57,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,407 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOP

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,882 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 47,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

CEntre stoplamp not working

Service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,279 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,367 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,750 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 29,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FJO 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 61.9%.

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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

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

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