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GY58 FRD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,516 mi
Last recorded195,516 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FRD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 195,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 195,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 165,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 165,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 145,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 145,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,935 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 123,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,049 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,829 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,829 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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GY58 FRD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

GY58 FRD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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