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PN08 ZXV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 ZXV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,395 miles

Battery warning light on

Both front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

Front no plate cracked

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

Undershirt loose

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,354 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside front shock absorber slightly leaking oil

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Under shield insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,265 miles

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside front shock absorber slightly leaking oil

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Under shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,081 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

High level brake light inop

Nearside no.plate light inop

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Undershield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,181 miles

Both rear and offside front flexi brake hose unions and ferrules corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded

Front no.plate cracked

Front sub frame and both front suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

High level brake light inop

Rear subframe and both rear suspension arms corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Suspension knocking noise from front of vehicle when driven

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,975 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges (offside front worse)

Both rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Coolant level low

Front brake pads not visible on mot test

Front no.plate cracked

Heavy dent in offside rear and offside front wheels

High level brake light inop

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, worn on both edges and has a nail in it

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle unable to inspect

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2017 197,488 miles

Dent in offside front wheel

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

High level brake light inop

Outer front brake pads not visible on mot test

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 22 Mar 2017 197,488 miles

Dent in offside front wheel

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

High level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Outer front brake pads not visible on mot test

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,919 miles

Surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn outer edges

n/s washer just up to standard

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn both edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,031 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,352 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake travel

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 ZXV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PN08 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

PN08 ZXV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is PN08 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 ZXV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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