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RE08 FPX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FPX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

nearside side repeater partially working

Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,594 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

nearside side repeater partially working

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,677 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,585 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2019 84,575 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring is rusty.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring is rusty.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,024 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 14 Jun 2013 34,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,310 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 FPX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

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

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