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RO08 GWP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,253 mi
Last recorded195,253 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GWP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 195,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 179,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 179,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Screamer making noise in reverse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,134 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper rubber split but still clearing screen effectively

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,604 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,173 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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RO08 GWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 GWP, 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 RO08 GWP registered?

RO08 GWP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RO08 GWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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