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GR57 BZT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BZT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 144,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,375 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,375 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,878 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,878 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 112,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers 7 UNDER TRAYS FITTED

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,765 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,463 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 BZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

GR57 BZT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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