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RE08 OJO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OJO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 168,450 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 168,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 157,601 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 157,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 142,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 142,890 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 129,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 117,411 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 117,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,625 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 94,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 94,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 78,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 68,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 50,882 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 25,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 25,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2010 15,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,206 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 OJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OJO, 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 OJO registered?

RE08 OJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is RE08 OJO safe to buy?

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