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FT08 GPY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 160,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 154,639 miles

engine oil on minimum !

Pass 30 Sep 2015 149,213 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2/36MM ! - o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm

some play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Sep 2015 149,213 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2/36MM ! - o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,715 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,337 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FT08 GPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT08 GPY, 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 FT08 GPY registered?

FT08 GPY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is FT08 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 GPY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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