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SV58 VMU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

207,430 mi
Last recorded207,430 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 207,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 204,294 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 176,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 164,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 149,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,805 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,208 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,208 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,840 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,727 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jul 2011 37,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 27,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 2,112 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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SV58 VMU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

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

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