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MJ08 XRW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,113 mi
Last recorded181,113 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XRW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 181,113 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 177,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 176,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low to 2mm

Offside front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 118,048 miles

Cuts to tread on nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sticker on nearside airbag

Fail 7 May 2015 117,876 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and rear tyres have cuts to tread

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

Sticker on nearside airbag

Pass 23 May 2014 102,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre has cuts to tread

Fail 23 May 2014 102,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre Has Damage To Outer Sidewall

Pass 27 May 2011 53,315 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 XRW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ08 XRW, 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 MJ08 XRW registered?

MJ08 XRW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 XRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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