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R288 HBA

2008 Toyota Previa

White Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,156 mi
Last recorded228,156 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 HBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 228,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 200,713 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 200,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 197,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 190,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 181,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 181,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 173,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 160,600 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 160,459 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 144,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in halfshaft bearing

steering arm play

Fail 15 Feb 2013 144,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in halfshaft bearing

steering arm play

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,463 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,272 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,728 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R288 HBA is a 2008 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R288 HBA, 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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R288 HBA is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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