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NJ08 GPF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,308 mi
Last recorded210,308 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 210,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 193,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full frame / mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (Nearside + Offside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Nearside + Offside) Coil springs also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 193,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full frame / mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (Nearside + Offside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Nearside + Offside) Coil springs also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 183,335 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 183,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed too much black smoke present from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,092 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 171,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 155,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wearing close to wear limits 2.2mm avg (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wearing close to limits 2.0/2.5mm avg - edges worn away (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn approx'y 65% (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

wiper split offside but clearing screen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

wiper split offside but clearing screen

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,173 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,245 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GPF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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