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PJ58 HLV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

303,445 mi
Last recorded303,445 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 HLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 303,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 303,445 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 273,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 273,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 236,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 236,864 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 198,874 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 198,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cracks on wall

Offside Front headlamp has moisture

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,223 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,790 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,239 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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PJ58 HLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ58 HLV, 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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PJ58 HLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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