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SV08 ZGX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 99,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 75,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,762 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,162 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,546 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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SV08 ZGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV08 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

SV08 ZGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SV08 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 ZGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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