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LA08 JCO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,271 mi
Last recorded54,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JCO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 54,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,650 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 51,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,980 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,758 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn, tread surface slightly deteriorated & outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,274 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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LA08 JCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LA08 JCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 JCO registered?

LA08 JCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is LA08 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 JCO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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