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SV58 VNY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

355,974 mi
Last recorded355,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VNY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 355,974 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 355,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 326,684 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 290,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 271,275 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 241,784 miles

Offside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 241,784 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 239,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 239,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,708 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 103,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VNY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

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

Is SV58 VNY safe to buy?

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