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GJ08 WHX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,306 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,306 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,107 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 84,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 83,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,852 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,145 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,546 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,519 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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GJ08 WHX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ08 WHX, 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 GJ08 WHX registered?

GJ08 WHX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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