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RO08 GZB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,898 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front summer tyre fitted ( TAXI FAIL )

vehicle dirty ( TAXI FAIL )

wheel trims missing ( TAXI FAIL )

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,635 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 92,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,898 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine undertray missing

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r seat belt twisted

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,770 miles

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 6 Apr 2011 31,020 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 GZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO08 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

RO08 GZB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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