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PN58 UNW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,854 mi
Last recorded161,854 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 UNW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 161,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 161,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 151,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,944 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms in rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Fail 23 Sep 2021 150,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms in rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,872 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 142,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,514 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,945 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,320 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and perished

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,446 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wear on front brake discs, unable to check pads properly with wheels on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut on tread of o/s/r tyre not quite to inner cords [215/50/17v]

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

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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PN58 UNW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN58 UNW, 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 PN58 UNW registered?

PN58 UNW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PN58 UNW safe to buy?

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