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FG58 JLU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

385,076 mi
Last recorded385,076 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 385,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2018 385,076 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 328,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 272,591 miles

Front streering rack slight leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 272,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front streering rack slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 225,226 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Oct 2015 225,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2014 186,413 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 186,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,071 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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FG58 JLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG58 JLU, 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 FG58 JLU registered?

FG58 JLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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