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RE08 YFV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,927 mi
Last recorded206,927 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 206,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 206,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 183,156 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 183,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 165,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 151,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 136,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,904 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,785 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 YFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 YFV registered?

RE08 YFV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is RE08 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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