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GY58 FVD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,418 mi
Last recorded235,418 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FVD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 235,418 miles

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

Nearside Front INAR STEERING ARM HAS SLHT PLAY

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 235,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front INAR STEERING ARM HAS SLHT PLAY

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 213,166 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2015 213,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 191,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 166,212 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 166,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 129,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50 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 FVD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

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

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