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NJZ 8794

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,502 mi
Last recorded172,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 8794
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 172,502 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 173,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside under inner wheel arch covers leading to flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside parking brake cables outer covers damaged

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,614 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 159,613 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,278 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear parking brake cable slightly damaged

offside rear parking brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 79,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,871 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 55,870 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

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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NJZ 8794 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJZ 8794, 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 NJZ 8794 registered?

NJZ 8794 is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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