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RE08 HBC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 145,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear lamps condensation build up in lens

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2019 145,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear lamps condensation build up in lens

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face ,offside inner pad getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread.

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,314 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face note:inner pads aprox 3,500 miles recheck (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre minor surface cracking between tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,967 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked at bottom not affecting view (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out on rim note: valve perishing (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thinner then offside and slight bind when rotated by hand (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre surface cracked edges between tread no cords/ply exposed at time (wet condition )

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked at bottom not affecting view (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,869 miles

Coolant stain side of engine check level daily

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,869 miles

Coolant stain side of engine check level daily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,527 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

headlights fixed in place but not correctly. held in place with cable ties

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,678 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HBC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RE08 HBC, 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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RE08 HBC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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