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RJ08 FTV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FTV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

roof rack is secured with wood screws and cable ties

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R Rigid pipe, NSF Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R Rigid pipe OSR Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,917 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,910 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front tyres outer walls cuts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,051 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lens cluster ingress of moisture

o/s/f wheel rim damage

Pass 17 May 2014 61,702 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 61,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 48,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 48,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 35,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2012 35,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,515 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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RJ08 FTV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ08 FTV, 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 RJ08 FTV registered?

RJ08 FTV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is RJ08 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 FTV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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