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HJ58 OVC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,284 mi
Last recorded184,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 OVC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 184,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 184,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 173,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 173,089 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 151,236 miles

Rear nearside of rear bumper taped up

Fail 24 Jul 2019 151,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs look in poor condition

Rear nearside of rear bumper taped up

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 131,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,791 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded At the rear where it joins to the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread below 2.5mm and wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread below 3mm but wearing seriously on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear front brake discs

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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HJ58 OVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ58 OVC, 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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HJ58 OVC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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