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EJ08 OGO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

280,537 mi
Last recorded280,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OGO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 280,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2017 280,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 272,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 272,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 263,979 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 263,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function excess bounce (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function excess bounce (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 232,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 201,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 170,716 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 136,954 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 136,954 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 124,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 124,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ08 OGO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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