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RJ08 GZB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,928 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 119,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,170 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 78,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,463 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 55,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,598 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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RJ08 GZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ08 GZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 GZB registered?

RJ08 GZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 GZB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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