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FL58 XJW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,935 mi
Last recorded222,935 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 XJW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 222,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 222,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 217,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 212,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 212,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 207,750 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides (Tie rod) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 180,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,310 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,016 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 112,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,320 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XJW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

FL58 XJW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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