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RE08 LEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,952 mi
Last recorded174,952 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 174,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking oil. Substantial amount of oil is visible. Investigation/ fix is highly recommended to avoid further damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 174,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking oil. Substantial amount of oil is visible. Investigation/ fix is highly recommended to avoid further damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 167,663 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 165,777 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 165,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 134,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,567 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,682 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,682 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,580 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,580 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 LEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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