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RV08 NRX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,905 mi
Last recorded194,905 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NRX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 194,905 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 194,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 183,065 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 158,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf fog light lens broken

Fail 28 Aug 2019 129,865 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf fog light lens broken

Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,417 miles

Front both tyres wearing from outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 100,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front both tyres wearing from outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,749 miles

nearside rear tyre just legal

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,749 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre just legal

Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,958 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,958 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,319 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear bumper split

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,018 miles

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

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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RV08 NRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV08 NRX, 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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RV08 NRX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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