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OW51 LUO

2008 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,436 mi
Last recorded176,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LUO
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 176,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Co level and lambda readings (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 176,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material need replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,765 miles

Engine frequently dies at idle

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 175,764 miles

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

Engine frequently dies at idle

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 171,920 miles

Front wishbone bushes starting to split

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension bushes starting tp split and perish

Pass 14 May 2018 166,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 166,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 163,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 157,604 miles

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

Offside parking brake only just meets minimum mot requirements

Pass 11 May 2015 149,034 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split but clears screen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,163 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 123,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,843 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,572 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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OW51 LUO is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW51 LUO, 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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OW51 LUO is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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