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S28 NJG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,357 mi
Last recorded181,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 NJG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 181,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 180,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 178,908 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 178,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,134 miles

Front bumper corners insecure but unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pulley side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Jan 2022 174,340 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 174,336 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 174,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to release (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all road springs corroded

both headlights deteriorating

handbrake travel high

long brake pedal travel

movement in steering column

oil leaks

stonechips in windscreen

undertray poorly secured

Pass 22 Dec 2020 171,824 miles

Front both front lower arms corroded

Front front brake has imbalance in application

Nearside Front n\s\f head lamp misty lense

Rear both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear rear roll bar corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 168,762 miles

all coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 166,033 miles

front tyre valves heavily deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 163,155 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front tyre valves advanced age cracking

high front brake imbalance

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,310 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,134 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 27 Nov 2015 156,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s front tyre void of tread on edges

n/s rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 2 Dec 2014 153,011 miles

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped and worn

n/s/f tyre void of tread on outer edge

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Fail 2 Dec 2014 153,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped and worn

n/s/f tyre void of tread on outer edge

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 4 Dec 2013 150,541 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front exhaust section corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,100 miles

brake pedal travel long

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged close to cord

Pass 16 Dec 2011 125,453 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,759 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S28 NJG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S28 NJG, 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 S28 NJG registered?

S28 NJG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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