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PN08 ZXU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

196,506 mi
Last recorded196,506 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 ZXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 196,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 190,911 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine coverts fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 182,765 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 181,977 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 165,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2017 142,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,566 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer cable damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2017 136,566 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside handbrake cable outer cable damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,302 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 15 Mar 2012 72,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,300 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 ZXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZXU, 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 PN08 ZXU registered?

PN08 ZXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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