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GY58 GUG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

305,216 mi
Last recorded305,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 305,216 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 May 2015 279,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 256,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 243,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 204,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 150,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 150,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,958 miles

Oil leak

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

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,755 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 GUG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

GY58 GUG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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