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NJ08 GOU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,874 mi
Last recorded185,874 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GOU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 185,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 185,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2018 179,262 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 179,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 173,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 173,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 161,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 154,555 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 154,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2016 146,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 146,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 129,005 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 129,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,173 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jan 2013 69,862 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2013 69,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,046 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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NJ08 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ08 GOU, 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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NJ08 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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