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GV08 TVF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TVF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,388 miles

Front stone chip in A zone

Fail 28 Mar 2018 123,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front stone chip in A zone

Pass 8 May 2017 109,847 miles

Oil leak ()

advise nearside & offside bottom ball joints

advise nearside front tyre

advise rear no plate

Fail 5 May 2017 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise nearside & offside bottom ball joints

advise nearside front tyre

advise rear no plate

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,359 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,252 miles

all wipers split

Fail 15 Apr 2014 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wipers split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,112 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 TVF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

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

Is GV08 TVF safe to buy?

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