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SV58 VNE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,305 mi
Last recorded229,305 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VNE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 229,305 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 229,301 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,761 miles

all 4 tyres worn low-steering shaft to column slight playrack play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 217,561 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened x2 rear handbrake cables frayed (3.5.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn low-steering shaft to column slight playrack play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 189,217 miles

front discs worn-o/s/f/ balljoi slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2014 189,217 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs worn-o/s/f/ balljoi slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2013 166,254 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 129,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VNE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

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

Is SV58 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 VNE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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