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LR58 VXS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,046 mi
Last recorded195,046 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 195,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 182,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,461 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 167,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 146,245 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front inner arch trims insecure

Nearside Front Tyre fouling with arch cover (trim) on full lock

Offside Front brakes noisy

Offside front Tyre inner wall slightly damaged (fouling another component)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 146,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside drop link upper boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front inner arch trims insecure

Nearside Front Tyre fouling with arch cover (trim) on full lock

Offside Front brakes noisy

Offside front Tyre inner wall slightly damaged (fouling another component)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 145,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,563 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,820 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,820 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 65,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 VXS registered?

LR58 VXS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LR58 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 VXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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