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SW08 NBY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 110,541 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 105,880 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front dust cover corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 105,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front dust cover corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 99,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody components corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 99,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 92,239 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 86,000 miles

underbody components corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 83,336 miles

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 75,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front general corrosion sub-frame and suspension

Rear general corrosion sub-frame and suspension

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 May 2020 75,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front general corrosion sub-frame and suspension

Rear general corrosion sub-frame and suspension

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 May 2019 66,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,242 miles

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

rear brake pads are low

Fail 9 May 2018 59,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads are low

Pass 6 May 2017 56,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on the inside and outside

both rear tyres showing deep cracking in tread area

Pass 14 May 2016 53,160 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 23 May 2015 45,533 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear tyres starting to step on inner tread blocks

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,725 miles

both front tyres worn to the wear band

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,175 miles

both front tyres are worn on outside of tread 215/50/17v

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 NBY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

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