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FY58 PUV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,085 mi
Last recorded173,085 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 PUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 173,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 172,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 172,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 164,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front slight wear to inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 164,685 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front slight wear to inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 149,463 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,971 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,139 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 133,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,782 miles

Advise noise in rear handbrake shoes n/s & o/s

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,782 miles

Advise noise in rear handbrake shoes n/s & o/s

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,235 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed at time of test

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 PUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel 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 FY58 PUV, 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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FY58 PUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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