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RE58 VKX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

235,956 mi
Last recorded235,956 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VKX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 235,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 235,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 223,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 223,295 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 213,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 213,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 204,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 196,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 196,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 187,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 175,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 166,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 131,313 miles

hand brake lever comes up high.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2014 99,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,260 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,400 miles

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

hand brake comes up high.

high levell brake light inop.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,166 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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RE58 VKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKX, 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 RE58 VKX registered?

RE58 VKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is RE58 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 VKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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