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RE08 UEJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,757 mi
Last recorded184,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 184,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 176,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 165,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 157,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 157,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,647 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 147,647 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,181 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 119,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 116,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,671 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,028 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 122,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 97,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 UEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

RE08 UEJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is RE08 UEJ safe to buy?

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