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SV57 FVS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 157,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,188 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 153,185 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 117,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs slightly worn

front and rear brake pads getting worn

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit(2mm)

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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SV57 FVS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc 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 SV57 FVS, 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 SV57 FVS registered?

SV57 FVS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is SV57 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 FVS 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.

Does SV57 FVS have outstanding finance?

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