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W118 VEL

2007 Toyota Previa

White Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,384 mi
Last recorded171,384 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Toyota Previa115,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 171,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 164,479 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 164,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 157,018 miles

Eml light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 157,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working and center (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Eml light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 155,926 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 150,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 150,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 145,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 139,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 134,032 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 134,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe along body at offside rear advanced corrosion

nearside front and offside front tyres very advanced wear

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 125,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,037 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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W118 VEL is a 2007 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 115,734 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 W118 VEL, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W118 VEL is a 2007 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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