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RE08 HCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,894 mi
Last recorded137,894 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 137,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,187 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 129,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-45-17 event (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-45-17 event (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,166 miles

Both rear tyre inner treads lumpy

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,660 miles

emissions to clean too test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

emissions to clean too test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,666 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,584 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 HCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 HCU registered?

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

Is RE08 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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