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FV58 GUJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,411 mi
Last recorded205,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 GUJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 205,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 194,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 181,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 168,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 159,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 158,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 151,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 150,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 150,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front and o/s/r tyres distorted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,197 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer case rubbing

Offside hand brake cable outer case rubbing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,650 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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FV58 GUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV58 GUJ, 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 FV58 GUJ registered?

FV58 GUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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