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RV08 XFK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,427 mi
Last recorded155,427 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XFK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 132,712 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,215 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 8 Mar 2015 83,946 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

travel on handbrake

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,978 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,676 miles

passenger rear door and wheel arch damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

passenger rear door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,320 miles

rear tyres wearing edges and nails in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XFK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

RV08 XFK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RV08 XFK safe to buy?

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