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GP08 LNR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LNR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 154,648 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

High parking brake travel

Fail 20 May 2026 154,246 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

High parking brake travel

Pass 24 May 2025 136,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 119,730 miles

Long h/brake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake travel high but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2022 97,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 85,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 85,248 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 74,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/s/f tyre has cut

O/s/r tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Rear brake pads are 70% worn

Pass 10 Jun 2018 56,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,973 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 41,977 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 38,241 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2015 33,798 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,772 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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GP08 LNR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GP08 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

GP08 LNR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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