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RE08 HCL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 132,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 132,032 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,417 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak onengine

Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak onengine

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,691 miles

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil level on minimum.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,361 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,611 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front and rear tyre sizes different, Fronts = 215/45ZR17, Rears = 215/50ZR17

Fail 11 May 2012 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different, Fronts = 215/45ZR17, Rears = 215/50ZR17

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyre size = 215/50R17V

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyre size = 215/50R17V

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 HCL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc 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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

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

Is RE08 HCL safe to buy?

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