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EF08 HJC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HJC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,256 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,872 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,833 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,057 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 116,057 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 901,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 901,179 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,234 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,866 miles

both front tyres inner edge wearing unevan

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front tyres inner edge wearing unevan

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,030 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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EF08 HJC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF08 HJC, 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 EF08 HJC registered?

EF08 HJC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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