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EF08 HJV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

285,340 mi
Last recorded285,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HJV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 285,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 259,104 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 228,961 miles

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

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

Rear Underbody has general corrossion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 204,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 13 Jun 2016 173,151 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 99,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f has slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,442 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HJV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 HJV registered?

EF08 HJV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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