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RF08 ABZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

288,662 mi
Last recorded288,662 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 288,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 270,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 261,715 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 261,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 250,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 250,496 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 234,516 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail inside it

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 225,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 223,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 213,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 204,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 179,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 149,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 125,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 87,582 miles

inner edges of both front tyres worn low and screw in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 69,507 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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RF08 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF08 ABZ, 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 RF08 ABZ registered?

RF08 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is RF08 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 ABZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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