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RE08 XAV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,989 mi
Last recorded158,989 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,989 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,550 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 117,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,332 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,126 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,311 miles

nearside front tyre wear on both edges

nearside rear and offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,053 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,414 miles

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 XAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

RE08 XAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 XAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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