MOT Status
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139,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension and brake components are corroded but not weakened
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Number of clicks matching to upper limit (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension and brake components are corroded but not weakened
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Number of clicks matching to upper limit (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 front/rear corrosion near ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine sump heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 front/rear corrosion near ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine sump heavily corroded
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns/os heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/f wishbone corroding
sill covers fitted / sump pan corroding / oil leaks / n/s/f inner wing damage / corrosion on suspension units / front shocks corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge - 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corrosion
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge - 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corrosion
o/s/f tyre 3mm / damage to n/s/f inner arch cover / corrosion on sump pan/ corrosion on suspension units / o/s/f wishbone corroding
sill x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear springs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/f tyre 3mm / damage to n/s/f inner arch cover / corrosion on sump pan/ corrosion on suspension units / o/s/f wishbone corroding
sill x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear springs
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor oil leak found unable to view where its leaking from.
nsf wheel arch cover missing.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor oil leak found unable to view where its leaking from.
nsf wheel arch cover missing.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre close to limit
under trays/engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f tyre close to limit
under trays/engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08 NUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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