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FL58 JHU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,657 mi
Last recorded231,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 JHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 231,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 231,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 210,478 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 195,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 195,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 180,890 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 173,819 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 173,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 168,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 168,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 151,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,025 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 137,025 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 125,644 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 125,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,104 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL58 JHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL58 JHU, 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 FL58 JHU registered?

FL58 JHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 JHU safe to buy?

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