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SW08 NDE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

324,269 mi
Last recorded324,269 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 324,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

play in inner steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2015 323,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outter edge

play in inner steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2015 323,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outter edge

clutch pedal rubber split

play in inner steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2015 305,548 miles

Damage on n/s/r wing & n/s/r footwell carpet worn

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

Fail 25 May 2015 304,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Bind at n/s/r brake

Damage on n/s/r wing & n/s/r footwell carpet worn

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 285,989 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 285,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 266,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 266,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

I.D sticker missing on offside

N/S Wiper blade rubber burst

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

No stickers on fire ext & first aid kit

O/S front tyre scrubbed on outer edge & minor cuts [outer edge]

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 248,874 miles

Front bumper insecure

intercooler bent

steering rack has slight play n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Nov 2013 248,821 miles

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

steering rack has slight play n/s and o/s

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

intercooler bent

Pass 17 May 2013 224,051 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Paintwork & damage on O/S/R door[refer licencing]

Fail 15 May 2013 223,899 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre cuts in outer wall

N/S/R footwell carpet damaged [refer to licencing]

N/S/R tyre cuts in outer wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Paintwork & damage on O/S/R door[refer licencing]

Pass 22 Nov 2012 202,678 miles

3 warning lights on dash--cruise control---amber triangle---water level

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres 215/50/17 rear tyres 205/50/17

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 189,436 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 27 Apr 2012 187,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres 205/50/17 - Rear tyres 215/50/17

N/S Steering rack gaiter twisted

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damage--N/S/R tyre outer sidewall damage--N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damage

Rear external taxi plate wrongly fitted [must show all details on sheet]

Wrong taxi tariff sheet displayed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 161,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing outside edges

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage and nail in tread

Pass 5 May 2011 134,189 miles

Minor scratches all over vehicle

N/S/R footwell carpet damaged

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Rear taxi plate [out of date] removed

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Fail 5 May 2011 134,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Minor scratches all over vehicle

N/S/R footwell carpet damaged

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S & N/S front inner plastic wing panels loose at front

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Rear taxi plate [out of date] removed

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,447 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 101,745 miles

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

front brake imbalance just met 23./.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,754 miles

front number plate starting to deterorate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,702 miles

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

front number plate starting to deterorate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,776 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre & scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 40 miles

Front & rear taxi plates & tariff sheet to be fitted when issued

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 NDE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

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

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