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GV08 ZRG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZRG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 123,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp intensity less than nearside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 12 Apr 2023 117,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp intensity less than nearside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,907 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,261 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

genral corrosion on all suspenion componants

Fail 20 Jan 2021 103,260 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

genral corrosion on all suspenion componants

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,101 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,484 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,484 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,271 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,095 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,537 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 ZRG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

GV08 ZRG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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