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MJ08 XSF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,971 mi
Last recorded234,971 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XSF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 234,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 216,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 216,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 201,382 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 183,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 166,871 miles

Hand brake could do with being adjusted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 149,234 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 149,234 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,760 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,576 miles

handbrake high travel

Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake high travel

Pass 12 May 2011 36,175 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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MJ08 XSF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

MJ08 XSF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 XSF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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