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GJ58 MXE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,844 mi
Last recorded228,844 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MXE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 228,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both parking brake cable outer sleeves worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wall slight damaged outer

slight knock/play from n/s/f shocker

slight misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

slight play in rack ends

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2017 228,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both parking brake cable outer sleeves worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wall slight damaged outer

slight knock/play from n/s/f shocker

slight misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

slight play in rack ends

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2016 183,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s parking brake cable outer sleeves worn

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2016 179,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,598 miles

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

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

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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GJ58 MXE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ58 MXE, 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 GJ58 MXE registered?

GJ58 MXE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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