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RJ08 NRF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

183,816 mi
Last recorded183,816 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NRF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 183,816 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 183,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 183,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

17 inch wheels fitted to front and 16 inch wheels fitted to the rear.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 183,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 177,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure along rear underside and nearside end (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 152,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective tracking adjuster nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and smooth inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure.

underbody corrosion present on rear suspension areas.

Fail 30 Mar 2018 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint split pin missing. (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and smooth inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure.

engine oil level low.

underbody corrosion present on rear suspension areas.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,394 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,985 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,139 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 96,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake under effeciency.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 86,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 86,041 miles

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

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 NRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 RJ08 NRF, 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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RJ08 NRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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