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GY08 XLD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,942 mi
Last recorded197,942 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XLD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 197,942 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2017 197,898 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Handbrake lever slightly high

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 166,702 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,034 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 XLD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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