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GV08 YPT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 131,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 118,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 109,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 99,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2012 48,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,160 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 YPT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

GV08 YPT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is GV08 YPT safe to buy?

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