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GV08 NJZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NJZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,668 miles

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,080 miles

Brake lever has less reserve travel

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 76,078 miles

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

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

Brake lever has less reserve travel

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,878 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,877 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Slight high reserve travel parking brake (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear axle - suspension parts and components + front Suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 68,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall + edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall + edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall + edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Slight high reserve travel parking brake (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear axle - suspension parts and components + front Suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear axle - suspension parts and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear axle - suspension parts and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,786 miles

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

Front wipers worn - jet direction

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( rear parking brake grabbing ) (3.1.6b)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps - ( flicker / dim ) (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,786 miles

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

Front wipers worn - jet direction

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( rear parking brake grabbing ) (3.1.6b)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps - ( flicker / dim ) (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash added (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 57,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,278 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,097 miles

4 Nails in N/S/R tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

4 Nails in N/S/R tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,339 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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GV08 NJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV08 NJZ, 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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GV08 NJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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