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RJ08 JLX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 152,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 152,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 148,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 148,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,096 miles

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 143,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,256 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 109,851 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 92,850 miles

Tyre size 215/50 YR17

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre size 215/50 YR17

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,159 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 65,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,373 miles

front brake pads low

nsf tyres starting to wear on outer edge

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 JLX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ08 JLX, 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 RJ08 JLX registered?

RJ08 JLX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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