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PN56 PHV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

267,208 mi
Last recorded267,208 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 PHV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 267,208 miles

Aux. drive belt/pulley chaffing coolant hose at o/s/f of engine.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked in several places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 239,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 25 Mar 2014 239,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 223,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 223,265 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine intermitantly cuts out then cuts out 4 or 5 times before it will run again.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 173,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Dec 2012 173,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,278 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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PN56 PHV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 PN56 PHV, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN56 PHV registered?

PN56 PHV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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