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RE58 VKP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

170,679 mi
Last recorded170,679 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VKP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 170,679 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 170,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 158,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 158,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 156,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,149 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 144,146 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on location with subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front subframe location for front wishbone securing bolt has been welded and modified.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing suspension ball joint split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,827 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,827 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel is high

window screen has a sticker near zone A

front wheels crabbing due to repair to suspension arm bolt

offside front lower suspension arm washer welded and wheel camber is incorrect. Tyre wear will occur

Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel is high

window screen has a sticker near zone A

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 75,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RE58 VKP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RE58 VKP, 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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RE58 VKP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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