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GV58 GKN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,333 mi
Last recorded151,333 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,333 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 151,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,343 miles

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

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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GV58 GKN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV58 GKN, 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 GV58 GKN registered?

GV58 GKN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is GV58 GKN safe to buy?

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