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P497 SWC

2008 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,191 mi
Last recorded203,191 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 203,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 177,666 miles

advise offside front leg damp and weak

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Nov 2009 177,651 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

advise offside front leg damp and weak

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Nov 2008 171,867 miles

advise slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

Fail 10 Nov 2008 171,867 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

advise slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

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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P497 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P497 SWC, 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 P497 SWC registered?

P497 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is P497 SWC safe to buy?

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