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RE08 OJP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,570 mi
Last recorded233,570 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OJP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 233,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door lock broken

h/brake needs adjusting

new pads fitted front/rears

outer cover on h.brake cables frayed

slighty poor image n/s h light

Fail 8 Sep 2018 233,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe retaining clip bolt loose

Nearside Rear handbrake cable frayed

Nearside Rear handbrake cable frayed

Offside Front steering inner rack end slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2017 216,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 216,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 183,343 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 183,328 miles

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

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes disconnected (8.2.3)

excess coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 179,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,396 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,627 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,627 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,129 miles

both front tyre worn close to limit

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre worn close to limit

hand brake travel

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,091 miles

handbrake travel only just passes

nearside front tyre

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 OJP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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