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SW08 FKZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,607 mi
Last recorded170,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 170,607 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 170,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,537 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

(hackney) boot full no space for passenger luggage

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,445 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,041 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 FKZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

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

Is SW08 FKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 FKZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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