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L279 SGW

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,709 mi
Last recorded112,709 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,709 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 112,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 102,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 102,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Previa?

Based on 509,000 MOT tests across 39,906 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
6,517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
39,906
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,856
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,987
Stop lamp not working 19,738
position lamp(s) not working 18,199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,696
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L279 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 Previa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L279 SGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Previa typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L279 SGW registered?

L279 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is L279 SGW safe to buy?

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