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NJ08 GTF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,643 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 103,552 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,066 miles

Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath worn by support bracket. BOTH SIDES

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath worn by support bracket. BOTH SIDES

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2019 81,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Most suspension components have surface corrosion

Small exhaust leak

Pass 16 May 2018 75,458 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 75,458 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2017 68,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & trays

underside surface corrosion to brake & suspension components

dipstick sleeve broken

Pass 6 May 2015 59,110 miles

CENTRE (REAR SECTION ) AND REAR REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 59,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 54,579 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 50,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,628 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 16 May 2011 40,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,296 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 GTF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 GTF, 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 NJ08 GTF registered?

NJ08 GTF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NJ08 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 GTF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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