Toyota Avensis 2008

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 188,600 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 103,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 292,000 km.
• An older car: 18 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

23 Toyota Avensis from 2007 to 2009, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,520 to €2,250, with about 292,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 14 of the 23. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.