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HJ08 OHN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,170 mi
Last recorded169,170 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OHN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 169,170 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 169,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,147 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake effort is much less than offside brake effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on outer . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 150,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake effort is much less than offside brake effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on outer . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,743 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, <3mm and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 to 0 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,196 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 113,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,058 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,977 miles

both rear tyres close to the limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,553 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,543 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 59,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 45,468 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,023 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 20,878 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,878 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 OHN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HJ08 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

HJ08 OHN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is HJ08 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 OHN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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