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RF08 HFG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,565 mi
Last recorded246,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 246,565 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on lower edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 246,565 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on lower edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working went to change bulb, lamp illuminated (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 230,211 miles

Both parking brake cables chaffed in supports

Centre stop lamp dim

O/S wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2016 213,578 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 212,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 176,094 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER A LITTLE WORN

Fail 13 Aug 2015 176,094 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER A LITTLE WORN

Offside Front Headlamp insecure BULB INSECURE (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,250 miles

Hazard light switch covered by taxi meter

N/S headlamp output slightly dim

O/S main beam light output slightly dim

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

Slight bind on O/S/F

Fail 18 Aug 2014 138,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard light switch covered by taxi meter

N/S headlamp output slightly dim

O/S main beam light output slightly dim

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

Slight bind on O/S/F

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,453 miles

Both handbrake cables wearing in brackets

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,806 miles

Front o/s tyre getting low

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,554 miles

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

Front o/s tyre getting low

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,811 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing low

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 HFG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

RF08 HFG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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