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LR58 FVJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

342,149 mi
Last recorded342,149 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 FVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 342,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle structure - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 341,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle structure - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 298,569 miles

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

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2025 298,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2024 261,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 235,422 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 203,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 202,973 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear sub-frames and suspension arms are corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 166,045 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear sub-frames and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,233 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,085 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,817 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,817 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,829 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,829 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,773 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,754 miles

adjust handbrake travel/front brake pads worn very low

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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LR58 FVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR58 FVJ, 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 LR58 FVJ registered?

LR58 FVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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