MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under try fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs lipped/corroded
off side rear tyre worn close
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs lipped/corroded
off side rear tyre worn close
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disks corroded slightly
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SJ57 SZV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SJ57 SZV, 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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SJ57 SZV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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