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GY58 FNW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,482 mi
Last recorded194,482 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FNW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 194,482 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 194,478 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 183,067 miles

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2021 182,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 175,182 miles

Rear o/s and n/s rigid brake pipes close to test corrosion limit recommend early replacement.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 167,780 miles

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

handbrake travel on test limit

rear o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded (visible access limited) advise strip down investigation.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 167,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel on test limit

rear o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded (visible access limited) advise strip down investigation.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 141,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 141,064 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,486 miles

Front some brake imbalance and abnormal pad wear 337 400

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arch location (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin some front brake imbalance (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear child seats fitted at mot no belt checks

front and rear disks worn

sump under trays fitted at mot

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,564 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,324 miles

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

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

Offside 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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GY58 FNW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY58 FNW, 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 GY58 FNW registered?

GY58 FNW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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