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SC57 BZH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

249,840 mi
Last recorded249,840 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 BZH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 249,840 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 249,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 248,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 247,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 247,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 246,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 243,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 243,707 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible extremely deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Side repeater not working both o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 224,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 201,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 201,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 174,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 145,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front plastic undertrays broken

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,574 miles

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,574 miles

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

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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SC57 BZH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC57 BZH, 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 SC57 BZH registered?

SC57 BZH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is SC57 BZH safe to buy?

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