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SW08 FLD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,915 mi
Last recorded113,915 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,915 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,042 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,508 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,486 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 FLD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

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

Is SW08 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 FLD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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