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GY58 GVL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 124,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,516 miles

both front tyre treads low.approx 3.5mm.

undertray/engine covers fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,516 miles

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

both front tyre treads low.approx 3.5mm.

undertray/engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY58 GVL?

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What year was GY58 GVL registered?

GY58 GVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is GY58 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 GVL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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