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GN57 FWL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 FWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 132,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 132,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 124,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 124,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 115,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess protective casing has burnt through to metal rod (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 115,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts Leaking Grease (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess protective casing has burnt through to metal rod (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,066 miles

Lower under tray insecure one side

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 95,066 miles

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

Lower under tray insecure one side

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,439 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2017 78,996 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,742 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 52,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,271 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Windscreen chip damage

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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GN57 FWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN57 FWL, 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 GN57 FWL registered?

GN57 FWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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