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FG58 JWE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,799 mi
Last recorded197,799 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JWE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 197,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 197,792 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device missing both track rod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 187,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 187,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 162,597 miles

unable to see both rear metal brake pipes behind wing liner

Fail 6 Feb 2018 162,587 miles

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

unable to see both rear metal brake pipes behind wing liner

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,979 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,885 miles

slight brake judder n/s/r

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,887 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,952 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 33,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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 JWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

FG58 JWE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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