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GV08 PMX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PMX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,898 miles

Lower Surface Corrosion underbody, not localised yet

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 90,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outter case split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively stiff to rotate by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outter case split (1.1.15 (a))

clutch in very poor condition had to do a tappy brake test as car would not get out of rbt

Fail 19 Mar 2024 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outter case split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively stiff to rotate by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outter case split (1.1.15 (a))

clutch in very poor condition had to do a tappy brake test as car would not get out of rbt

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable outer cover worn

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable outer cover worn

Fail 20 Mar 2023 83,103 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable outer cover worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable outer cover worn

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,523 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,523 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,640 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2011 21,471 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 PMX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

GV08 PMX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GV08 PMX safe to buy?

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