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NH08 ZMU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 ZMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,140 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,334 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,609 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,226 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,458 miles

slight wear on front brake disc

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,624 miles

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)

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

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 ZMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NH08 ZMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH08 ZMU registered?

NH08 ZMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is NH08 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 ZMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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