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EJ08 LUF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LUF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,512 miles

tested in wet conditions

underbody ,all suspention components front and rear ,covered in thick black sealant

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,272 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2023 96,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,273 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on edges and on 3m

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 18 Dec 2020 78,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 31 May 2019 66,895 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 30 May 2019 66,895 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

chips in windscreen

n/s/r brake disc damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,594 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls - DOT codes 4311/0611

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,594 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls - DOT codes 4311/0611

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,806 miles

front lower arms starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,846 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,197 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 20 May 2011 25,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped

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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EJ08 LUF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ08 LUF, 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 EJ08 LUF registered?

EJ08 LUF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 LUF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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