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P540 VRF

2008 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,762 mi
Last recorded272,762 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 272,762 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 272,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 227,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2009 129,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake exc-travel

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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P540 VRF is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P540 VRF, 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 P540 VRF registered?

P540 VRF is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is P540 VRF safe to buy?

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