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GV08 YHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 107,938 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 107,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,260 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,918 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,001 miles

Front both tyres low

Rear some corrosion to both main brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,629 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,007 miles

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,707 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 YHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

GV08 YHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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