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NT52 VBM

2016 Toyota Previa

Black Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,117 mi
Last recorded176,117 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Previa107,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 176,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 176,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Fail 1 Feb 2024 164,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Pass 17 Dec 2022 161,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF+NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF+OSF ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS MIDDLE + REAR SEAT ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR + OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 161,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF+NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF+OSF ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS MIDDLE + REAR SEAT ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR + OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 152,561 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 152,561 miles

Front Lower Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot operated handbrake leaver (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamps pattern only just ok

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 6 rear seats ()

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,654 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 135,654 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,137 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear outer axle/cross beam bushes starting to perrish

Rear both rear tyre outer side walls slight damage

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear outer axle/cross beam bushes starting to perrish

Rear both rear tyre outer side walls slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rears ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to mid section on flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rears ()

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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NT52 VBM is a 2016 Toyota Previa in Black with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 107,228 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 NT52 VBM, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Previa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NT52 VBM is a 2016 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 January 2016.

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