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RE08 FON

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FON
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,349 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,927 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear slightly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp convertors fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,374 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear slightly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp convertors fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside headlamp beam converters fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (intermittent fault)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,126 miles

long park lever travel

rear brake pad wear getting close to minmium requirement

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,054 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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RE08 FON is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RE08 FON, 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 RE08 FON registered?

RE08 FON is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RE08 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 FON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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