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GY08 YFJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,412 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 56,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,631 miles

rear row seats unable to check

Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,631 miles

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

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

rear row seats unable to check

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,174 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 YFJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

GY08 YFJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GY08 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY08 YFJ have outstanding finance?

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