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GY08 YWE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

262,216 mi
Last recorded262,216 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YWE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 262,216 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no emssion test vehicle on gas

Fail 27 Sep 2022 262,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no emssion test vehicle on gas

Pass 29 Sep 2021 253,476 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle on gas

Pass 23 Jul 2020 221,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 206,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 206,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 190,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake needs slight adjustments

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 190,903 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake needs slight adjustments

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,677 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 140,009 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 139,543 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 139,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 97,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWE, 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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GY08 YWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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