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RV08 WMW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,175 mi
Last recorded210,175 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WMW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 210,175 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall no cords exposed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch defective

Pass 14 Mar 2017 202,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 195,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 188,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 187,963 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 187,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mounts (1.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 179,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 169,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 159,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 159,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,760 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 147,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 135,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 135,237 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake cables outer sleeve in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 110,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,757 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,308 miles

front reg plate deteriating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front reg plate deteriating

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

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 WMW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV08 WMW, 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 RV08 WMW registered?

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

Is RV08 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WMW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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