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A8 PNV

2009 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Previa118,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 91,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,682 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,467 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,467 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

anti roll bar drop links deteriorated/worn

coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear arm bushes worn/deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakes noisy

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,825 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

minor exhaust leak

oil leak (border line pass)

rear tyres perished/cracking/close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,547 miles

Central Exhaust week

Nearside Front Tyre poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2018 105,540 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Exhaust week

Nearside Front Tyre poor condition

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,233 miles

Temporary repair affected to exhaust

Fail 14 Dec 2017 100,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 97,595 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear service brake grabbing severely

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,749 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,005 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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A8 PNV is a 2009 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 118,838 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 A8 PNV, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Previa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A8 PNV is a 2009 Toyota Previa, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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