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PN08 XMJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded and swelled, ABS operates at low speed when braking gently, no fault lights present (1.6 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis/inner sills, rear inner arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine under shield and outer sill covers fitted.

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded and swelled, ABS operates at low speed when braking gently, no fault lights present (1.6 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis/inner sills, rear inner arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine under shield and outer sill covers fitted.

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,489 miles

exhaust hanger towards rear corroded/broken system secure

o/.s/.r brake grabbing binding slighyly

vehicle underside/body/suspension dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,064 miles

both front tyres wearing lower on edges and approaching wear markers

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,255 miles

all four tyres cracking deteriorating on edges of treads

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,330 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,934 miles

vehicle underside dry and surface corrosion in places

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,682 miles

front brake discs wearing slightly uneven with corrosion pitting on inner faces

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear brake pads approaching legal limit

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,069 miles

front & rear suspension componants & under framing have slight corrosion advise waxoil treatment

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,795 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 50,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,127 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 XMJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 XMJ registered?

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

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