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RK08 PFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

262,408 mi
Last recorded262,408 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 PFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 262,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 252,012 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 251,994 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 227,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 200,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,593 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2012 91,884 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,386 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,001 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracks

Fail 14 May 2011 80,001 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracks

Pass 13 May 2010 71,031 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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RK08 PFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK08 PFZ, 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 RK08 PFZ registered?

RK08 PFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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