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RA57 JGO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,580 mi
Last recorded182,580 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 JGO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,249 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 154,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,764 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly to outer edges

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front driveshaft corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing unevenly

surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,639 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 81,635 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,353 miles

under trays and covers fitted not able to fully check some items

Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 55,903 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,258 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 35,309 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to split and perish

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Dec 2012 35,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres side walls starting to split and perish

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,538 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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RA57 JGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA57 JGO, 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 RA57 JGO registered?

RA57 JGO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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