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SV08 ZHL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,146 mi
Last recorded175,146 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZHL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 175,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under car in general surface slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 168,003 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car in general surface slight corrosion (front and rear subframe ,linkage front and rear both sides front and rear antiroll bar ,susupention arms )

Pass 23 Aug 2021 156,520 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear sub frame slight corrosion , under car slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 144,104 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear Axle slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr ,nsf ,nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 144,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear Axle slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr ,nsf ,nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,607 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 130,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,666 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 104,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 104,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in sidewall NSR tyre

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front and rear brake discs have slight wear ridges.

Surface rust on suspension.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front and rear brake discs have wear ridges.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,569 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 ZHL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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