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GV08 YRN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,053 mi
Last recorded207,053 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YRN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 207,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 188,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,579 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 170,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 148,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,990 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multi chip on screen

Pass 4 May 2018 111,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,665 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,925 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,103 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2012 39,370 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,908 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 YRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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