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SV08 XLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,117 mi
Last recorded163,117 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 139,997 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 139,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 92,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2014 92,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,711 miles

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

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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SV08 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV08 XLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 XLZ registered?

SV08 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SV08 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 XLZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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