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SM57 ZVZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ZVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,433 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in tread ,bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Fail 14 Dec 2010 107,930 miles

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

front number plate dissfigured

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 14 Dec 2010 107,930 miles

front number plate dissfigured

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

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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SM57 ZVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SM57 ZVZ, 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 SM57 ZVZ registered?

SM57 ZVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is SM57 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 ZVZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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