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MC08 ZJO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,080 mi
Last recorded224,080 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZJO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 224,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 209,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 196,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 175,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,343 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 137,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 137,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,068 miles

rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 81,749 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,749 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamp aim slightly too low.

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder.

o/s/r body work wheel arch has slight damage, may cause a shrp edge which can be dangerous.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 70,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,784 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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MC08 ZJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MC08 ZJO, 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 MC08 ZJO registered?

MC08 ZJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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