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R488 TAC

2009 Toyota Previa

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,630 mi
Last recorded181,630 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Previa118,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 TAC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 181,630 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mild corrosion various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 181,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mild corrosion various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 181,466 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 181,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 180,960 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2023 180,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

mild corrosion to structure

Pass 10 Mar 2022 180,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 175,797 miles

both front headlight images poor

corrosion to the underside in places

Fail 24 Mar 2021 175,765 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlight images poor

corrosion to the underside in places

Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 161,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,475 miles

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

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

vehicle was tested on gas

Fail 17 Mar 2017 141,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

vehicle was tested on gas

Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,704 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the outer edge

offside rear stop lamp not working

offside rear tail lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 113,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn to the outer edge

offside rear stop lamp not working

offside rear tail lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,903 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,903 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 insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,032 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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R488 TAC is a 2009 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R488 TAC, 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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R488 TAC is a 2009 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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