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SL58 FAO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,761 mi
Last recorded165,761 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 165,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 164,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 162,455 miles

All tyre valves perishing

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All tyre valves perishing

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,093 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tyre worm on edages

Fail 17 Jul 2015 103,672 miles

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

ADVISE OSR NSR TYRES WORN EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 23,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,651 miles

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

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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SL58 FAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL58 FAO, 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 SL58 FAO registered?

SL58 FAO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is SL58 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 FAO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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