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SW08 NBK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,430 mi
Last recorded100,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 NBK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,430 miles

floor and sills inner/outer have signs of corrosion

hi-level stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Jun 2026 100,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

floor and sills inner/outer have signs of corrosion

hi-level stop lamp inop

Pass 19 Jul 2025 97,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 97,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower all under body component prescribed areas undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,943 miles

variouis ares of corrisoion started

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,165 miles

both front wishbones and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

various areas of corrosion (body

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,786 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both front wishbone corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 76,540 miles

both front wishbone arms corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded behind plastics coverings

Pass 27 May 2020 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe at rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 55,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,227 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 45,024 miles

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

engine cover fitted & under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 45,024 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)

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

engine cover fitted & under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2014 34,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,063 miles

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 NBK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

SW08 NBK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SW08 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 NBK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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