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GV08 ORW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,571 mi
Last recorded173,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ORW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 173,571 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 158,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,709 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,709 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre pershid on tread

wind screen slightly marked

Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ORW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 ORW registered?

GV08 ORW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is GV08 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 ORW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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