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W488 ETW

2000 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,564 mi
Last recorded103,564 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 ETW
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 103,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 103,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 931,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 931,124 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,130 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,476 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 13 Oct 2008 45,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

very slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,222 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,773 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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W488 ETW is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W488 ETW, 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 W488 ETW registered?

W488 ETW is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is W488 ETW safe to buy?

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