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GV08 NBL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,659 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 124,659 miles

Position lamp not working ALL FOUR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,946 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 102,946 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,344 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,496 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,637 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 NBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NBL, 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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GV08 NBL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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