1997 Toyota Previa 2.4L Petrol · P908 VYJ
1997 Toyota Previa (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 141,345 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2019.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PREVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Sept 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P908 VYJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2018
- 141,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P908 VYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Previa (P908 VYJ) between January 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
P908 VYJ Mileage History
- 23/01/2006112,775 mi
- 15/01/2007118,315 mi+5,540 mi
- 25/02/2008122,455 mi+4,140 mi
- 26/02/2008122,455 mi
- 20/01/2009125,798 mi+3,343 mi
- 21/01/2009125,801 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2010128,329 mi+2,528 mi
- 21/01/2010128,329 mi
- 27/01/2011130,311 mi+1,982 mi
- 31/01/2011130,345 mi+34 mi
- 09/01/2012132,222 mi+1,877 mi
- 13/01/2012132,251 mi+29 mi
- 14/01/2013134,896 mi+2,645 mi
- 23/01/2014138,996 mi+4,100 mi
- 23/01/2014138,996 mi
- 14/01/2015138,350 mi-646 mi
- 14/01/2015138,350 mi
- 27/01/2016139,481 mi+1,131 mi
- 17/01/2017140,506 mi+1,025 mi
- 17/01/2017140,506 mi
- 11/01/2018141,345 mi+839 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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