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SM58 RNV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,550 mi
Last recorded32,550 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 RNV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 32,550 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

full under body coroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,985 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full underbody heavily corroded but not weakened

Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,843 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,280 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2018 17,280 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 8,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 6,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,896 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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SM58 RNV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SM58 RNV, 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 SM58 RNV registered?

SM58 RNV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is SM58 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 RNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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