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MJ08 TLV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 120,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 120,043 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 109,257 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 109,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 98,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 86,305 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 86,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 83,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 83,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 78,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,291 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 63,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 44,071 miles

o/s/f screen damaged strong ad

Pass 17 May 2011 30,517 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)

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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MJ08 TLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ08 TLV, 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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MJ08 TLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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