MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside /also offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, cannot see pipe behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))
reverse light not working
ribbed belt heavily perished/split
both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
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GP08 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?
GP08 VBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.
Is GP08 VBJ safe to buy?
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