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GU08 HMG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HMG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,932 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside [ d bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield corroded [fuel tank]

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,286 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,164 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,602 miles

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

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

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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GU08 HMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU08 HMG, 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 GU08 HMG registered?

GU08 HMG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 HMG safe to buy?

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