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GY08 XLK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,664 miles

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,660 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,301 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 81,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,701 miles

front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,701 miles

front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,216 miles

object in nsr tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,216 miles

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

object in nsr tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,798 miles

nsr number plate lamp inop tapped lightly now working

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs lipped

nsr number plate lamp inop tapped lightly now working

Pass 4 May 2012 44,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,987 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 XLK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 XLK registered?

GY08 XLK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GY08 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XLK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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