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MK08 TJZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,178 mi
Last recorded135,178 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TJZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,178 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,876 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 132,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,756 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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MK08 TJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK08 TJZ, 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 MK08 TJZ registered?

MK08 TJZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 TJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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