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GY08 XLB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,116 mi
Last recorded140,116 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XLB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 140,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,356 miles

Brake pedal sinking under load, little reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 130,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal sinking under load, little reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,683 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 127,683 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 120,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 120,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,241 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,294 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,462 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 3 Jun 2016 79,037 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on edges tread 4mm

near side rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

off side front tyre worn on inner edge tread 4mm

Fail 27 May 2016 78,913 miles

Offside Side repeater not working unit in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

near side front tyre starting to wear on edges tread 4mm

near side rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

off side front tyre worn on inner edge tread 4mm

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,974 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 XLB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GY08 XLB, 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 GY08 XLB registered?

GY08 XLB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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