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SW08 FMD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,524 mi
Last recorded152,524 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FMD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 152,524 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,828 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 132,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 111,814 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2017 90,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 90,573 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 82,037 miles

N/S SIDE REPEATER LENSE IS DAMAGED BUT LIGHT IS STILL WORKING AS IT SHOULD

Pass 3 Apr 2015 74,067 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 68,157 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

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

O/S/F INNER WASHER IS INOP

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,157 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

O/S/F INNER WASHER IS INOP

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,887 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded nad scored

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,887 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded nad scored

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and scored

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 FMD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

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

Is SW08 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 FMD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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