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RE08 HCJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 73,419 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,490 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brakes judder in rollers

chip in windscreen

front brakes inbalanced

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,886 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

all 4 tyres getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,365 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 HCJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

RE08 HCJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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