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HJ08 HXS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,453 mi
Last recorded239,453 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 239,453 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 239,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 233,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high still locks the wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2022 221,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front disks/pads worn

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Mar 2022 221,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front disks/pads worn

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 207,098 miles

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

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

park brake brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 194,709 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Apr 2019 179,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 163,016 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 145,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 145,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 100,662 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,518 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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HJ08 HXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ08 HXS, 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 HJ08 HXS registered?

HJ08 HXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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