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MT57 ZHB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 ZHB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,209 miles

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp lense

Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 124,207 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,247 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,247 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,267 miles

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

O/S rear tyre has slight mishape on tyre

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

Rear bumper cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,267 miles

O/S rear tyre has slight mishape on tyre

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

Rear bumper cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,990 miles

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

Rear bumper cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Nearside front tyre tread face cut not showing cords

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

Offside front tyre tread face cut not showing cords

Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Nearside front tyre tread face cut not showing cords

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

Offside front tyre tread face cut not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT57 ZHB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT57 ZHB, 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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MT57 ZHB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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