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GY58 GWD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

297,728 mi
Last recorded297,728 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 297,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 297,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 266,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on LIMIT 1.6mm Also edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine bay

park brake on limit 16% may need adjustment or repair

Fail 17 May 2018 266,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on LIMIT 1.6mm Also edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine bay

Offside Rear Park brake low effort

Fail 9 Mar 2018 266,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 266,189 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure mounting bolts loose to stub axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 228,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

slight imbalance on handbrake os lower

Pass 16 Feb 2016 193,006 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 192,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 165,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 157,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,527 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,400 miles

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

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

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 GWD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

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

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