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FH08 RLU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,749 mi
Last recorded43,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 RLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,749 miles

Underbody corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,992 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing indicator secured with tape

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 42,992 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing indicator secured with tape

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,673 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray covering components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,221 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Cracks on tyre walls

Offside Front Slight roughness in wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 37,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,585 miles

NSF outer tyre wall has cut

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,585 miles

NSF outer tyre wall has cut

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 28,619 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 24,243 miles

Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,422 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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FH08 RLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FH08 RLU, 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 FH08 RLU registered?

FH08 RLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is FH08 RLU safe to buy?

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