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GV08 XAL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,703 mi
Last recorded185,703 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 185,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 185,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 180,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 180,151 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 165,839 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 165,839 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front + rear brake efforts distortion,rears poor

front inner arch liners insecure,n/s/f damaged

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/r foglight fault

suspension,rear inner sills-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,613 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 22 Feb 2017 102,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,351 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,789 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 XAL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

GV08 XAL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is GV08 XAL safe to buy?

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