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P236 HBC

2009 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,859 mi
Last recorded174,859 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Previa118,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 174,859 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 215/65/15 H100 (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic pipes on o/s of gearbox very corroded

Hydraulic pipes under o/s sill very corroded - strong advisory

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar lower mount - splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension joints corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle struggles in drive, wouldnt climb out of brake rollers forward but ok in reverse?

Fail 23 Oct 2025 174,859 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases post cat sensor no longer attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 215/65/15 H100 (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic pipes under o/s sill very corroded - strong advisory

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar lower mount - splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension joints corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 170,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 170,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 164,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 155,269 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,363 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 126,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,457 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,679 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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P236 HBC is a 2009 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P236 HBC, 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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P236 HBC is a 2009 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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