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RF08 PBV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 PBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 171,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 171,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 163,852 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel padal creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,734 miles

advise both hand brake cables are starting to wear (on attachment brackets)

advise both rear light lenses have slight condensation in them

Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 142,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 131,725 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve worn around guide

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve worn around guide

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,129 miles

N/S rear tyre uneven worn .( flat spot)

O/S rear tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,314 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 PBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PBV, 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 RF08 PBV registered?

RF08 PBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is RF08 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 PBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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