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GK08 ZXY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,071 mi
Last recorded172,071 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZXY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 172,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 172,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 158,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 17 Jun 2016 146,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oily

front tyres wearing on edges. has raised edges. nearside has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2014 116,977 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,037 miles

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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GK08 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK08 ZXY, 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 GK08 ZXY registered?

GK08 ZXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GK08 ZXY safe to buy?

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