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RA08 TFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,765 mi
Last recorded165,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 TFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 165,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,947 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 162,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 158,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 148,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,313 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,179 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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RA08 TFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA08 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

RA08 TFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is RA08 TFZ safe to buy?

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