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GV08 NFY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

264,814 mi
Last recorded264,814 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 264,814 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 250,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 231,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 217,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 200,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 200,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 181,678 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 181,678 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 163,703 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2015 163,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,738 miles

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

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,738 miles

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,470 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake near end of its travel

Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,452 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,452 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,150 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 NFY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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