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R77 DNA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 DNA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 159,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2025 154,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 154,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,095 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 148,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 142,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,650 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 136,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,847 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 77,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,532 miles

high level brakelight inop

Fail 6 Jun 2013 19,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 12,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,386 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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R77 DNA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R77 DNA, 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 R77 DNA?

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What year was R77 DNA registered?

R77 DNA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R77 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 DNA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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