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RA57 JZX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

219,502 mi
Last recorded219,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 JZX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 219,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 193,720 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 140,918 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 133,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 114,744 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,114 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,861 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 JZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

RA57 JZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is RA57 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 JZX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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