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GY08 RYV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 135,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 122,220 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 114,518 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 114,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,802 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer operating at only 50% but sufficient.

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks in thread depth on tyre shoulders. No ply or cords visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers smearing but effective.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer operating at only 50% but sufficient.

Offside rear tyre has cracks in thread depth on tyre shoulders. No ply or cords visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers smearing but effective.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 66,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,954 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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GY08 RYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY08 RYV, 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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GY08 RYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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