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MJ08 TTZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,904 mi
Last recorded173,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TTZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 173,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 165,432 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 165,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 159,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all steering/suspension components corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 159,909 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all steering/suspension components corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 154,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs worn advise replacement

front and rear suspension components coroded

n/s/r light cracked

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Jul 2017 154,741 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r brake pipe bust on rbt (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front and rear discs coroded

front and rear suspension components coroded

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 108,361 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 90,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,064 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TTZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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