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SW08 FMZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,488 miles

various parts of chassis and under body corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 129,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 129,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,354 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,142 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension components slightly corroded but seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,009 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,332 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,782 miles

Child seat in N/S/R unable to check belt

O/S?R tyre worn on edge

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

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 FMZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

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

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