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RV08 XFM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 130,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,503 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake lever slightly loose needs to be adjust (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle and Suspension Component corroded

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 110,293 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,046 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,531 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 51,230 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 40,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,172 miles

Exhaust system noisy/vibration.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,172 miles

Exhaust system noisy/vibration.

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 XFM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

RV08 XFM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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