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PK08 MHN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,654 mi
Last recorded233,654 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 MHN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 233,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 217,486 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 208,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 208,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corrosion has caused a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 178,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 178,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate must come on and go off in correct sequence (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front wipers not automatically parking correctly

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,690 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 171,654 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 171,631 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 153,914 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 146,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,486 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 135,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,483 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 13 Mar 2017 83,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 19 Mar 2015 70,438 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,803 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,159 miles

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

front disc's exessive wear

Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,159 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front disc's exessive wear

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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PK08 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK08 MHN, 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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PK08 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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