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RE08 WZR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WZR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 156,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 156,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 146,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,696 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 124,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,889 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 99,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (unable to see pads) (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,383 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,565 miles

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 WZR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

RE08 WZR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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