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SL08 NSZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,008 mi
Last recorded180,008 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 180,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

engine covers fitted

offside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge almost through to ply/cord

under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 179,996 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)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery warning lamp on

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

both wiper blade rubbers split

engine covers fitted

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded + fouling brake disc

nearside front brake disc slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge almost through to ply/cord

offside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 172,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 164,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 155,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,242 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,272 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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SL08 NSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL08 NSZ, 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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SL08 NSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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