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NC57 ZFA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

278,688 mi
Last recorded278,688 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 ZFA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 278,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 274,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 258,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a slight rumble when rotated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 258,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a slight rumble when rotated

Pass 6 May 2016 248,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 241,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 222,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 222,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 198,707 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 184,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 169,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 169,806 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 148,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,344 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 110,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,908 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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NC57 ZFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NC57 ZFA, 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 NC57 ZFA registered?

NC57 ZFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is NC57 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC57 ZFA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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