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SW08 FKB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FKB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,058 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 135,539 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 131,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2018 124,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2018 124,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2017 117,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 117,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 107,445 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 107,445 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 99,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 99,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 90,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2014 90,838 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 82,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 FKB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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