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SW08 FND

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

268,179 mi
Last recorded268,179 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 268,179 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 268,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 264,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 262,696 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake cables worn through to metal

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s door damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 261,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant expansion tank insecure

handbrake cables worn through to metal

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s door damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 244,633 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/f inner steering joint slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2014 244,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/f inner steering joint slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2014 227,161 miles

Bonnet stay lever support clip at vallance missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Small tear [hole] in N/S/R seat base

Fail 14 Mar 2014 226,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Bonnet stay lever support clip at vallance missing

Front & rear taxi plates not fitted on backing plates

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No taxi id stickers fitted

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

Small tear [hole] in N/S/R seat base

Pass 17 Sep 2013 208,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 192,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine tick over erattic and cuts out at times

Front fog lights inopperative

Paintwork damage at N/S/R door & N/S Sill

Radiator reservior loose

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 171,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REFFER TO HACKNEY OFICE paint work on n/s/r door

Pass 14 Mar 2012 154,301 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,997 miles

front brake imbalance just met 24%

nearside rear brake disc scored

Fail 7 Mar 2011 107,832 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

two rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,534 miles

front brake imbalance just met 23'/'

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,129 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,080 miles

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

Scratch on N/S/R door

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 FND is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

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

Is SW08 FND safe to buy?

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