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RO08 KRF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,368 mi
Last recorded166,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KRF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 166,368 miles

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

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

both rear discs scored and pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 166,368 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake excessive travel (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

both rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 153,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear light lens has water ingress

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,069 miles

handbrake cable outer coverings deteriorating n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,441 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

enine undertray damaged

rear brake discs worn (limited vision rear pads)

undertrays fittedobscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 103,437 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray damaged

offside rear tyre tread going out of shape

rear brake discs worn (limited vison rear pads)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,206 miles

brake fluid below max line

front number plate poor condition

signs of possible coolent leak

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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RO08 KRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO08 KRF, 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 RO08 KRF registered?

RO08 KRF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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