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WJ08 ECZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,918 mi
Last recorded164,918 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ECZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 164,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,019 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,003 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,636 miles

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

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

Front bumper and NS front wing liner loose

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,636 miles

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

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

Front bumper and NS front wing liner loose

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,512 miles

1 washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 73,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,591 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

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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WJ08 ECZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ08 ECZ, 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 WJ08 ECZ registered?

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

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