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LA52 UGM

2008 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UGM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,008 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 171,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers not the best

Fail 17 Mar 2022 146,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers not the best

Pass 14 Mar 2021 121,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 113,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,695 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 108,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front wishbones rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

oil around top and bottom of engine

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,394 miles

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

engine light on dash

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 102,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre 1.8 mm approx and badly worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

engine light on dash

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,581 miles

neaqrside front tyre worn to 3mm approximately, legal limit is 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

neaqrside front tyre worn to 3mm approximately, legal limit is 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,739 miles

os engine mounting nut is loose

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,320 miles

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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LA52 UGM is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 112,044 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 LA52 UGM, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA52 UGM is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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