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RK58 TJO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 TJO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,164 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 77,164 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,386 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 68,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 54,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 54,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 47,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,635 miles

offside tyre is perished.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,308 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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RK58 TJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK58 TJO, 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 RK58 TJO registered?

RK58 TJO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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