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GY08 XLP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,822 mi
Last recorded174,822 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XLP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 174,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed bonnet (0.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 168,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 120,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,849 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,514 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,987 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,284 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,441 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 XLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

GY08 XLP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is GY08 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XLP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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