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GY08 YPM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,388 mi
Last recorded130,388 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YPM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 130,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,849 miles

under - vehicle body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 119,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-body of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear fog lamp switch works and functions as intended but can be slightly intermittent

under-body of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch slightly intermittent (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded after brake fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

the nearside disc has run out

vehicle pulls to left slightly when brakes first applied during road test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,759 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,993 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 YPM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

GY08 YPM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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