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PF08 GCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,522 mi
Last recorded185,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 185,522 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 185,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 175,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 175,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 162,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 162,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,728 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 143,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge + starting to split in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,326 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner tread worn uneven.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 127,326 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre inner tread worn uneven.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,743 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,238 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,385 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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PF08 GCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF08 GCU, 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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PF08 GCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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