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BJ58 VKS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,745 mi
Last recorded175,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 175,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre split on outer wall but not down to cord

offside front,offside rear and nearside front tyres all cut on their outer walls but not down to cord

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,332 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 118,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,084 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ58 VKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ58 VKS, 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 BJ58 VKS registered?

BJ58 VKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BJ58 VKS safe to buy?

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