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MJ57 GXP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,779 mi
Last recorded224,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 GXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 224,779 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside indicator light dimmer than nearside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside going white (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lens going misty

long travel on park brake

Pass 31 May 2018 218,483 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 213,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 208,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on inner and outer tread

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 May 2015 203,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 203,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 198,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nicks out of both front tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 31 May 2014 198,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nicks out of both front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2013 189,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Jun 2012 178,608 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3mm

Exhaust system Rusty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 178,608 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3mm

Exhaust system Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 165,498 miles

o/s/front tyre wall slight cut (not reaching cords)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 165,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/front tyre wall slight cut (not reaching cords)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,646 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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MJ57 GXP 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 66.7%.

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 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 MJ57 GXP, 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 MJ57 GXP registered?

MJ57 GXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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