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SC08 ZLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ZLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,327 miles

engine covers ,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2022 99,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers ,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,511 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,060 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,085 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,753 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 53,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,259 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres nearing legal limit (2.0mm)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 36,255 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres nearing legal limit (2.0mm)

both rear brake discs corroded and scored

front and rear brake pads wearing VERY LOW

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 ZLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

SC08 ZLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is SC08 ZLZ safe to buy?

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