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SW08 OED

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,069 mi
Last recorded156,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OED
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 156,069 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 156,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,038 miles

Back box heat sheild insecure

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,038 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back box heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,552 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 OED is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

SW08 OED is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SW08 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 OED shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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