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FG58 VCO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,469 mi
Last recorded187,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 VCO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 187,469 miles

Offside front suspension creak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 187,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Nearside & Offside (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside front suspension creak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 159,876 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 159,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 122,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,252 miles

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

front number plate fading

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,478 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,762 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 VCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VCO, 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

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What year was FG58 VCO registered?

FG58 VCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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