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PL08 GLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake outer cables worn

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,794 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,603 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,570 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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PL08 GLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PL08 GLZ, 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 PL08 GLZ registered?

PL08 GLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is PL08 GLZ safe to buy?

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