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W278 SGF

2000 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,702 mi
Last recorded176,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 SGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 176,702 miles

Washers slightly weak, but hitting screen.

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 176,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 167,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 156,787 miles

N/S raer bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,087 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,069 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 74,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,994 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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W278 SGF is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 110,178 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 W278 SGF, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W278 SGF registered?

W278 SGF is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W278 SGF safe to buy?

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