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SC08 ZBE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ZBE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 125,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated EXCESS TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,089 miles

front tyres wearing on inner wall, under-body suspension components surface rust

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,088 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner wall, under-body suspension components surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,595 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,614 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,613 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,434 miles

both front wishbones slightly corroded

both hand brake cable outer sleeves worn

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

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,714 miles

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,279 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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SC08 ZBE 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 75%.

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 SC08 ZBE, 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 SC08 ZBE registered?

SC08 ZBE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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