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GV58 FJU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 104,666 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both o/s & n/s side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s wish bone aft bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,663 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto levelling device on axle (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both o/s & n/s side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s wish bone aft bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,173 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall scuffed/cut

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall scuffed/cut

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to front vehicle

rear road springs rusty

Fail 13 May 2017 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front vehicle

rear road springs rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,263 miles

both bottom arm bushes perished

front bumper poor

under tray fitted

wipers poor

both rear tyres pershied and worn on inner edges and slight splittimg on side wall

Pass 13 May 2015 74,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,444 miles

All wheel rims scuffed/damaged around bead rim

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut/split

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall cut/split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 59,444 miles

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

All wheel rims scuffed/damaged around bead rim

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut/split

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall cut/split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wipers & washers poor

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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GV58 FJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV58 FJU, 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 GV58 FJU registered?

GV58 FJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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