CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ08 NTO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,705 mi
Last recorded194,705 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NTO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 194,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 190,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 183,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 173,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 173,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 168,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre x 2 small cuts in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 163,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre x 2 small cuts in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,404 miles

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

lots of travil on hand brake

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,342 miles

not much reserve on handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake close to maximum travel during test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake has a lot of travel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake has a lot of travel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,150 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)

handbrake travel is high not yet at stop

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,308 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ08 NTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NTO, 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

How do I check the history of RJ08 NTO?

You can check the full history of RJ08 NTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ08 NTO registered?

RJ08 NTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is RJ08 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 NTO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ08 NTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ08 NTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.