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RO08 XAV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,960 mi
Last recorded170,960 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 170,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 160,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 154,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 154,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f pads over 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 143,722 miles

Brake performance not tested leak of fluid n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f pads over 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,552 miles

tow bar wiring unable to check due to position of plug

Fail 28 May 2012 90,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

tow bar wiring unable to check due to position of plug

Pass 10 May 2011 72,412 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,412 miles

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

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 XAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

RO08 XAV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is RO08 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 XAV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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