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WV58 MHJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,140 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 147,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coils springs have surface corrosion on them

handbrake cable casings are deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coils springs have surface corrosion on them

handbrake cable casings are deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,959 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking on it

condensation in rear lamps but they work ok.

rear coil springs have surface corrosion on them

Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking on it

condensation in rear lamps but they work ok.

rear coil springs have surface corrosion on them

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,638 miles

Parking brake cable outer sheaths wearing through

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,148 miles

all tyres have slight edge wear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,777 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,232 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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WV58 MHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV58 MHJ, 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 WV58 MHJ registered?

WV58 MHJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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