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FY58 NWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,168 mi
Last recorded172,168 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 172,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine undertray insecure

tyre size front 215/55x17 . rear 215/50x17

Fail 10 Sep 2022 171,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine undertray insecure

tyre size front 215/55x17 . rear 215/50x17

Pass 27 Sep 2021 148,953 miles

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

tyre size: F 215/55x17 R215/50x17

Fail 27 Sep 2021 148,953 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

tyre size: F 215/55x17 R215/50x17

Fail 27 Sep 2021 148,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

tyre size: F 215/55x17 R215/50x17

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,397 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,011 miles

slight damage to o/s front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,045 miles

both front tyres 2mm, on limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,582 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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FY58 NWU 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 76.5%.

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 FY58 NWU, 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 FY58 NWU registered?

FY58 NWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FY58 NWU safe to buy?

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