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RF08 ELJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,405 mi
Last recorded110,405 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 110,405 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays in place unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 29 Dec 2025 110,405 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertrays in place unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 4 Jan 2025 103,848 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray fitted unable to carry full inspection.

Fail 3 Jan 2025 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray fitted unable to carry full inspection.

Pass 29 Dec 2023 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,361 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 79,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,456 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2017 65,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,284 miles

SMALL CHIPS ON SCREEN .

Pass 15 May 2015 57,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 57,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 48,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,773 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 39,773 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 32,575 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front haedlamp slightly less brighter than offside

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 ELJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF08 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

RF08 ELJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RF08 ELJ safe to buy?

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