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W838 TLA

2000 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,737 mi
Last recorded260,737 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 TLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 260,737 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 260,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 235,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 235,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 216,907 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 196,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 178,033 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 155,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2006 155,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 134,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 110,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 110,480 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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W838 TLA is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W838 TLA, 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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W838 TLA is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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