MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light inoperative
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake travel slightly long
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split and smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slightly corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light inoperative
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
handbrake travel slightly long
Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slightly corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light inoperative
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
handbrake travel slightly long
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light does not work
handbrake travel slightly long
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light does not work
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
handbrake travel slightly long
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake lever has very little free travel
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake lever has very little free travel
Offside Front fog light does not work
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
handbrake travel slightly long
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light does not work
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
handbrake travel slightly long
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
os driving light not working,surface rust s\frames,susp components.
osr tyre close to min outer edge,some travel h\b\lever.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
h\brake lever some travel
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GV08 XAM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XAM, 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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GV08 XAM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.
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