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MA58 RFJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,253 mi
Last recorded177,253 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 RFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and has puncture repair very close to outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 177,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 172,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 172,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 168,138 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 168,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 158,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded, holed and cracked as marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 153,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,183 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 125,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,845 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,641 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,604 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,471 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,061 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,779 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,047 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,968 miles

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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MA58 RFJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA58 RFJ, 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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MA58 RFJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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