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PN08 WYY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,830 mi
Last recorded186,830 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WYY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 186,830 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 186,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 181,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 181,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 175,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 170,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 170,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor or little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 162,422 miles

front number plate cracking deteriorating

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

slight oil weaps on rear of engine

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 11 May 2021 162,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread out of shape and cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread out of shape and cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracking deteriorating

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

slight oil weaps on rear of engine

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 8 Jun 2020 156,711 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 1 Jun 2020 156,628 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 13 May 2019 147,660 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of treads

n/s and o/s rear brakes grabbing very slightly

parking brake not locking and only just meets requirements

Pass 24 May 2018 137,071 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 17 May 2018 136,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 25 May 2017 126,078 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 May 2016 114,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,312 miles

n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,135 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,135 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,242 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,750 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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PN08 WYY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PN08 WYY, 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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PN08 WYY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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