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RE08 WRX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,298 mi
Last recorded204,298 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 204,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 188,614 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner treads.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 188,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres worn inner treads.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,804 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,185 miles

Center brake light not working

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 68,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 46,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 46,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,846 miles

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

slight cut in side wall

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 WRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

RE08 WRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is RE08 WRX safe to buy?

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