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KJ08 LWZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

252,719 mi
Last recorded252,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 LWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 252,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 249,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 249,707 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 246,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 241,783 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 241,783 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 238,118 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 238,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 235,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 229,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 225,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 225,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 204,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 178,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 151,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,861 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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KJ08 LWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJ08 LWZ, 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 KJ08 LWZ registered?

KJ08 LWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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