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SW08 NCY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

276,140 mi
Last recorded276,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 276,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 265,935 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 255,207 miles

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

front and rear suspension components and mountings are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 242,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 230,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 230,067 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber feels slightly weak

o/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 23 Dec 2020 226,143 miles

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

o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 19 Dec 2019 216,431 miles

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

n/s parking brake efficiency low may require adjustments or repair

Pass 26 Jun 2019 205,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 197,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 183,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 170,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 157,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 150,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 150,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,234 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 129,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 88,850 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,453 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 NCY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

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

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