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GV08 MVY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

288,374 mi
Last recorded288,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MVY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 288,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 246,885 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 246,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 206,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,751 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 70,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 43,856 miles

TOWBAR ELECTRICS NOT WORKING

Fail 16 May 2012 43,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TOW BAR ELECTRICS INTERMITTENT

Pass 29 Apr 2011 32,401 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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GV08 MVY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV08 MVY, 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 GV08 MVY registered?

GV08 MVY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is GV08 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 MVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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