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SC57 ZPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,956 mi
Last recorded111,956 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 ZPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,956 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from view prior to test

offside wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,798 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from view prior to test

offside wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2014 81,599 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 65,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 65,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,759 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre worn at edges of tread

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2011 38,620 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,620 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre low tread

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 ZPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SC57 ZPE, 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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SC57 ZPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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