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RA57 JGX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 JGX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

under-tray cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,159 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

under-tray cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,879 miles

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,879 miles

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

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre side wall has a cuts

offside rear fog lamp cndensed

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 96,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre side wall has a cuts

offside rear fog lamp cndensed

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

offside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cuts

offside rear and nearside rear lamps has a water trapped in side

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,331 miles

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged+ water trapped in side the lamp assembly

offside rear fog lamp lens condesed

rear wipere blade split/worn

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged+ water trapped in side the lamp assembly

offside rear fog lamp lens condesed

rear wipere blade split/worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,496 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,536 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 JGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RA57 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

RA57 JGX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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