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RF08 XAL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

260,628 mi
Last recorded260,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 260,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 239,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play in joint

Pass 13 Aug 2018 216,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 198,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 186,534 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 186,534 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 170,159 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 170,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,118 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 121,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,218 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 XAL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

RF08 XAL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is RF08 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 XAL 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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