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SW08 FMK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,514 mi
Last recorded207,514 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 207,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 207,514 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 203,299 miles

battery lose

Fail 8 Nov 2017 203,293 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking by flex hose (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery lose

Pass 14 Nov 2016 197,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 191,053 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 191,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 180,931 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 163,570 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 149,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 122,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 92,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,212 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not exposing cords

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut not exposing cords

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not exposing cords

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut not exposing cords

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 FMK 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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

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

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