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SW08 NCZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,863 mi
Last recorded237,863 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 237,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 237,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 216,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 212,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 212,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 200,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 169,647 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 169,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,824 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,631 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 NCZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

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

Is SW08 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 NCZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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