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RE08 WRV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,494 mi
Last recorded153,494 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WRV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 153,490 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 150,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 145,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,698 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,659 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values lots of smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 90,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,698 miles

tyre wear uneaven

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 WRV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

RE08 WRV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RE08 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 WRV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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