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RV08 XFG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 145,297 miles

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 6 Jun 2023 145,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear door lower corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,485 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,626 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre badly stepped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,313 miles

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

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 XFG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV08 XFG, 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 XFG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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