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FH08 RSV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,504 mi
Last recorded173,504 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 RSV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 173,504 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 173,504 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 156,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 141,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,653 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,390 miles

rear brakes operating out of balance 40%- suggest inspected

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,711 miles

front brake discs worn inner faces

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,211 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside rear brake disc showing sign of over heating - ok on test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,211 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear brake disc showing sign of over heating - ok on test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,865 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
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FH08 RSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH08 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

FH08 RSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is FH08 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 RSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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