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GR57 BZB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,143 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 69,697 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 40,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,791 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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GR57 BZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol 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 GR57 BZB, 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 GR57 BZB registered?

GR57 BZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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