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GP08 LNJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LNJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,291 miles

brake pedal very spongy

Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,291 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal very spongy

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,246 miles

Central Lower fuel tank heat shield has corroded through, has been previously re-secured

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn fouling spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive dripping down and covering gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn fouling spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged but holding secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,243 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower fuel tank heat shield has corroded through, has been previously re-secured

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn fouling spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive dripping down and covering gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn fouling spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged but holding secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,943 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 893,325 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,180 miles

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

nsr seat belt inoperative. osr working ok.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,213 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner & outer edges

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

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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GP08 LNJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GP08 LNJ, 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 GP08 LNJ registered?

GP08 LNJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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