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SV58 VJM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

238,993 mi
Last recorded238,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 238,993 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion Front To Rear Including Suspension Components

Fail 6 Jan 2025 238,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion Front To Rear Including Suspension Components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 221,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 202,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 202,733 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 190,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes worn, slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 190,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened track control arm hub cut and weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes worn, slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 179,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 179,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced check bulb, should be 21 Watt. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 160,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded which runs behind wheel arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

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 pipe corroded which runs behind wheel arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle, suspension components and mountings heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 160,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate must come on and go off in correct sequence. (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread which exposes cords when opened up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded which runs behind wheel arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

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 pipe corroded which runs behind wheel arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle, suspension components and mountings heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 145,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,050 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 119,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,126 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,056 miles

Nail In O/S/R Tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,305 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 31,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SV58 VJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SV58 VJM, 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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SV58 VJM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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