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SW08 FLJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,343 mi
Last recorded197,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 197,343 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play-rear brakes slightly binding-

tyres worn low-under vehicle components corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-front brake discs corroded/pitted-x2 front brake pipes corroded-

Pass 8 Jan 2025 189,088 miles

front subframe corroded-

Pass 11 Jan 2024 185,651 miles

all tyres perished slightly-front subframe corroded-rear axle corroded-o s f brake pipe corroded-coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded-

Pass 22 Feb 2021 180,211 miles

x2 front tyres on limit-n/s/f/ link boot deteriated-both front wishbones corroded/bushes perished-both rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 8 Feb 2020 170,537 miles

x2 front tyres on limit-o/s/f/ link slight play-n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play-o/s/r/ tyre on limit-rear d bushes slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2019 165,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,657 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,032 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Engine has slight Oil leak (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet covers fitted

Rear Anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 126,032 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Engine has slight Oil leak (2.4.G.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,916 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front Tyre's worn close to legal limit

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,495 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 FLJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

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

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