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RJ58 TKF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,256 mi
Last recorded188,256 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TKF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 188,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Pedal Spongey

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 188,256 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Pedal Spongey

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 177,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 168,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 168,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 160,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 154,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy/Yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy/Yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,808 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 138,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 110,096 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,007 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,621 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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RJ58 TKF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ58 TKF, 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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What year was RJ58 TKF registered?

RJ58 TKF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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