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SW08 NCV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,076 miles

general under-body corrosion and sub-frame bushes cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,369 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,728 miles

FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS MISTING N/S/F DROP LINK MISTING

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE SUB FRAME BUSHES CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PADS 3MM

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

Fail 19 Jan 2023 99,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS MISTING N/S/F DROP LINK MISTING

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE SUB FRAME BUSHES CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PADS 3MM

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

Pass 5 Mar 2022 97,850 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 97,850 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,084 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fited

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2021 94,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fited

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 94,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,764 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 59,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 54,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 May 2015 54,869 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise surface cut to nsf tyre outer sidewall kerb damage 205/50-17

Pass 19 May 2014 49,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise both rear tyres perished with pretruding lap joints

Pass 17 May 2013 45,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre slight wear edge of tread.

both rear tyres slaightly cracked edge of tread.

front brake pads and discs slightly worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,693 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 NCV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

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

Is SW08 NCV safe to buy?

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