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GY58 FYJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,981 mi
Last recorded144,981 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 144,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,912 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,846 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,380 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,988 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,349 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 FYJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

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

Is GY58 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 FYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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