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SV58 VJN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VJN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 124,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,689 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 114,689 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,441 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 103,441 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,360 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 97,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,365 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 71,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,821 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads

high level brake light not working

nearside front road wheel outer edge buckled

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,271 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.205/55x16

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

Offside rear tyre small cut on tread.205/55x16.

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 VJN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJN, 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 SV58 VJN registered?

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

Is SV58 VJN safe to buy?

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