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SW08 FLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,292 mi
Last recorded229,292 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 229,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 197,266 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 197,009 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 196,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 164,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 162,605 miles

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 23 Sep 2014 162,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE

Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,125 miles

oil level low

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight travel on hand brake

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil level low

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight travel on hand brake

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,445 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

may require track check, nearside and offside front tyre inner edges wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

may require track check, nearside and offside front tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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