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R654 UKV

2008 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,508 mi
Last recorded150,508 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Previa112,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 UKV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 150,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 150,508 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 149,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 149,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2017 148,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S outer brake light not working.

N/S/F drop link dust cover is deteriorating.

N/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.

N/S/R outer brake pad shim dislodged.

Nearside wiper smears.

Slight leak from the steering rack.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 147,723 miles

Engine oil leaks around the turbo area.

N/S outer brake light not working.

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

Play in rear propshaft joint.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Wipers smear.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 147,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine oil leaks around the turbo area.

N/S outer brake light not working.

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

Play in rear propshaft joint.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Wipers smear.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,914 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

O/S/F outer brake pad is worn very low.

Oil leaks from the sump and turbo pipes.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 145,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

O/S/F outer brake pad is worn very low.

Oil leaks from the sump and turbo pipes.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s inner sill forming corrosion

o/s/front tyre has scrubbing on ouside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,775 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 138,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust corroding.

N/S/F tyre Bald on outer edge. O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge. Advise tracking checked.

Noise from auxiliary propshaft area.

O/S/R tyre has worn to the limit on the centre of the tread.

Slight coolant leak from O/S of engine.

Slight oil leak from turbo return hose.

Sump damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 135,288 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 126,948 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 118,647 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,916 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 79,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,629 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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R654 UKV is a 2008 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R654 UKV, 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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R654 UKV is a 2008 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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