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EJ08 ZTE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 147,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 147,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 138,721 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,880 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn pitted and scored

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 ZTE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

EJ08 ZTE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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