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GV08 NVC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,665 mi
Last recorded181,665 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NVC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 181,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 141,064 miles

Engine management light illuminating

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 141,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light illuminating

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 125,316 miles

Front Tyre's wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush O/s & N/s ; D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,017 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,444 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,229 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,299 miles

Advise unable to check fully all four inner arches due to tims fitted plus under engine bay due to the above.

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 NVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV08 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

GV08 NVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 NVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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