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NH08 ZLV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,461 mi
Last recorded157,461 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 ZLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 157,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 144,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 144,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 129,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,283 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tested area

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tested area

Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wishbone has corrosion

offside front wishbone has corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wishbone has corrosion

offside front wishbone has corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 26 Mar 2013 36,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,777 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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NH08 ZLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NH08 ZLV, 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 NH08 ZLV registered?

NH08 ZLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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