MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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 )
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
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))
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))
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
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
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
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
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Front and rear brake discs have slight wear ridges.
Surface rust on suspension.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
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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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