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RA08 KSJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KSJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 147,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 137,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,039 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,039 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,059 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP N/W

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,986 miles

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

front discs look worn

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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RA08 KSJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA08 KSJ, 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 RA08 KSJ registered?

RA08 KSJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is RA08 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 KSJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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