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RE08 LFN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LFN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,034 miles

Both front tyres worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 58,034 miles

Both front tyres worn

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,585 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 LFN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

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