CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ08 ECV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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

RegistrationWJ08 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 133,588 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 126,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,211 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,608 miles

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

both front lower arms starting to corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 115,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,117 miles

corrosion starting on underside,

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,736 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,668 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
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

WJ08 ECV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 ECV, 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 WJ08 ECV?

You can check the full history of WJ08 ECV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ08 ECV registered?

WJ08 ECV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 ECV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ08 ECV 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 WJ08 ECV. 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.