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P257 UGW

2008 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 UGW
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

near side front brake pads are low

near side front disc are rusty

near side rear brake pads are low

near side rear disc are rusty

off side front brake pads are low

off side front disc are rusty

off side rear brake pads are low

off side rear dsic are rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2014 240,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 229,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 221,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 221,736 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 212,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 200,582 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 185,787 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 185,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 177,419 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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P257 UGW is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P257 UGW, 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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What year was P257 UGW registered?

P257 UGW is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is P257 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 UGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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