What counts as a full service history on a used car?

Full service history usually means the car has evidence of regular servicing over its life. That can be stamped service book entries and/or itemised invoices showing dates, mileage, and work completed.

Is a used car under £3000 with MOT a safe buy?

It can be, if the car has a consistent service record, a clean MOT pattern (no repeated failures for the same issues), and drives well. The key is condition and maintenance, not just price.

What should I check first on a cheap used car?

Start with service proof, MOT history patterns, tyres/brakes condition, warning lights, leaks, overheating signs, and whether the clutch/gearbox feel healthy. A well-maintained cheap car can be excellent value.

Can I get insurance on a £3000 used car easily?

Usually yes—insurance depends more on your profile and the model than the purchase price. Choosing lower insurance group cars and avoiding heavily modified examples can help.

Used Cars for Sale Under £3000 | Full Service History & MOT

Dealers are vetted before listing — designed to keep the marketplace clean for buyers.

2004 ALPHARD BLACK 2.4 PETROL MPV AUTO FRESH IMPORT 8 SEATER 2004 44000 IN... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD BLACK 2.4 PETROL MPV AUTO FRESH IMPORT 8 SEATER 2004 44000 IN...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2004 automatic 44000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Toyota alphard black 2.4 petrol mpv auto fresh import 8 seater 2004 *44000 in stock twin sunroofs,4 new tyres, 6 month warranty £2004

£2,004.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2015 SORENTO 2.2 CRDI KX 2 7 SEATER 6,995 34.17... photo

KIA SORENTO 2.2 CRDI KX 2 7 SEATER 6,995 34.17...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Location: Gwynedd

2015 KIA SORENTO 2.2 CRDI KX-2 ( 7 SEATER) £6,995 £34.17

£6,995.0

Source: jlscars.co.uk

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2005 ELGRAND 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER JAP IMPORT ONLY 48K MILES IN STOCK... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER JAP IMPORT ONLY 48K MILES IN STOCK...

Mileage: 48 mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2005 automatic 48000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!Nissan Elgrand 2.5 automatic 8 seater silver jap import only 48k miles in stock excellent condition px and finance 6 months warranty £2012

£2,012.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2004 ALPHARD 3.0 WHITE PETROL AUTO 8 SEATER SUNROOF JAP IMPORT IN STOCK 04... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 3.0 WHITE PETROL AUTO 8 SEATER SUNROOF JAP IMPORT IN STOCK 04...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2004 automatic 57000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Toyota Alphard 3.0 white petrol auto 8 seater sunroof jap import in stock 04 new timing belt full service and new m.o.t £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 DELICA D5 IN WHITE AUTOMATIC 4WD 7 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 PX... photo

MITSUBISHI DELICA D5 IN WHITE AUTOMATIC 4WD 7 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 41000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!322-Mitsubishi delica d5 in white automatic 4wd 7 seater fresh japanese import 2008 px poss- 6 months warranty-please quote 322 £2008

£2,008.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ELGRAND 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 POWDER COATED ALLOYS... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 POWDER COATED ALLOYS...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 34000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!206-Nissan Elgrand 2.5 automatic 8 seater black fresh japanese import 2007 -powder coated alloys-please quote 206 £2008

£2,008.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 AWAITING DVLA... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 AWAITING DVLA...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 52000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater black fresh japanese import 2007(((awaiting dvla v5-)))pleaser quote 181 £2009

£2,009.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE JAPANESE IMPORT DAY VAN 07 IN... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE JAPANESE IMPORT DAY VAN 07 IN...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 68000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater white japanese import day van 07 in stock-grade 4- please quote 160 £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2006 ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE IMPORT 2006 IN STOCK... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE IMPORT 2006 IN STOCK...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2006 automatic 58000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Toyota Alphard 2.4 white petrol automatic 8 seater mpv japanese import 2006 in stock- please quote 142 £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER PURPLE JAP IMPORT 2008 IN STOCK REAR... photo

MAZDA BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER PURPLE JAP IMPORT 2008 IN STOCK REAR...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 57000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!Mazda Biante 2.0 petrol automatic 8 seater purple jap import 2008 in stock rear camera twin electric side doors 2 x dvd screens,2 keys £2003

£2,003.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2006 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT BIMTA 06 6... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT BIMTA 06 6...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2006 automatic 49000 mi sold thanks!!!!!!!319-Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater white fresh japanese import bimta 06 -6 months warranty-px poss -please quote 319 £2012

£2,012.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2010 ELGRAND E52 BLACK 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2010 EXCELLENT... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E52 BLACK 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2010 EXCELLENT...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2010 automatic 59000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!!180-Nissan Elgrand e52 black 2.5 automatic 8 seater MPV japanese fresh import 2010 -excellent condition-please quote 180 £2008

£2,008.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2005 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER 4WD 2WD JAPANESE IMPORT 05 EXCELLENT... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER 4WD 2WD JAPANESE IMPORT 05 EXCELLENT...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2005 automatic 64000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!185-Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater silver 4wd+2wd japanese import 05 excellent condition please quote 185 £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ALPHARD 2.4 GOLD PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SUNROOFS JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 EXCELLENT CONDITION... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 GOLD PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SUNROOFS JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 EXCELLENT CONDITION...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 65000 mi NOW SOLD THANKS!!!!!!!197-Toyota Alphard 2.4 gold petrol automatic 8 seater sunroofs japanese import 2007 -excellent condition-please quote 197 £2002

£2,002.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2010 ELGRAND E52 RIDER SUNROOF JAPANESE IMPORT 3.5CC AUTO 7 SEATER 2010 IN STOCK... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E52 RIDER SUNROOF JAPANESE IMPORT 3.5CC AUTO 7 SEATER 2010 IN STOCK...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2010 automatic 60000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Nissan Elgrand E52 rider sunroof japanese import 3.5cc auto 7 seater 2010 in stock- leather seats,please quote 157 £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER MPV DAY VAN FRESH IMPORT 2008... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER MPV DAY VAN FRESH IMPORT 2008...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 50000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater silver MPV day van fresh import 2008 in stock -series 3- please quote 144 £1997

£1,997.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2005 ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE IMPORT 4 GRADE IN... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV JAPANESE IMPORT 4 GRADE IN...

Mileage: 66 mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2005 automatic 66000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Toyota Alphard 2.4 white petrol automatic 8 seater mpv japanese import 4 grade in stock excellent condition 66k miles quote 79 £2003

£2,003.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2009 BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC IN GREY 8 SEATER JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2009 PX... photo

MAZDA BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC IN GREY 8 SEATER JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2009 PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2009 automatic 55000 mi now sold thanks!!!!Mazda Biante 2.0 petrol automatic in grey 8 seater japanese fresh import 2009 px-finance possible excellent condition £1999

£1,999.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2006 TRANSIT 100 MINIBUS 17 SEATER RWD 2006 127,845 MLS 2.4 MANUAL DIESEL 4,999... photo

FORD TRANSIT 100 MINIBUS 17 SEATER RWD 2006 127,845 MLS 2.4 MANUAL DIESEL 4,999...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: diesel Transmission: manual Location: Leicester

OFF Ford Transit 100 Minibus 17 Seater RWD 2006 127,845 Mls 2.4 Manual Diesel £4,999

£4,999.0

Source: roadhouseleisure.co.uk

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2010 ELGRAND E52. AUTOMATIC 7 SEATER BLACK MPV 3 X RECLINERS JAPANESE IMPORT PX... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E52. AUTOMATIC 7 SEATER BLACK MPV 3 X RECLINERS JAPANESE IMPORT PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2010 automatic 63000 mi deposit recieved thanks!!!!!!175-Nissan Elgrand e52. automatic 7 seater black MPV 3 x recliners japanese import px finance poss 6 months warranty- quote 175 £2010

£2,010.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 ELGRAND E51 S3 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 FINANCE... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 S3 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 FINANCE...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 62000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!232-Nissan Elgrand e51-s3- 2.5 automatic 8 seater white fresh japanese import 2008 finance-px-poss-6 months warranty- quote 232 £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ALPHARD BLACK 2.4 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT ONLY 39000 MILES WARRANTED GRADE... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD BLACK 2.4 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT ONLY 39000 MILES WARRANTED GRADE...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 39000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!205 toyota alphard black 2.4 8 seater fresh japanese import only 39000 miles warranted -grade 4-2007- please quote 205 £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 VELLFIRE ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT LOW MILES 32K EXCELLENT... photo

TOYOTA VELLFIRE ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT LOW MILES 32K EXCELLENT...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 32000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!190-Toyota vellfire/alphard 2.4 white 8 seater fresh japanese import low miles 32k excellent condition -2008 please quote 190 £2008

£2,008.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2003 ELGRAND 3.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER MPV CORROSION FREE JAP IMPORT 2003 IN... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND 3.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER SILVER MPV CORROSION FREE JAP IMPORT 2003 IN...

Mileage: 61 mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2003 automatic 61000 mi now sold thanks!!!!Nissan Elgrand 3.5 automatic 8 seater silver mpv corrosion free jap import 2003 in stock 61k miles grade 4 quote 75 £2005

£2,005.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2005 ALPHARD 2.4 SILVER PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV SUNROOF JAPANESE IMPORT EXCELLENT CONDITION... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 SILVER PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER MPV SUNROOF JAPANESE IMPORT EXCELLENT CONDITION...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2005 automatic 63000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!Toyota Alphard 2.4 silver petrol automatic 8 seater mpv sunroof japanese import excellent condition corrosion free 2005 in stock quote 76 £2005

£2,005.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2009 BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC IN WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 8 SEATER 2009 EXCELLENT... photo

MAZDA BIANTE 2.0 PETROL AUTOMATIC IN WHITE FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 8 SEATER 2009 EXCELLENT...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2009 automatic 54000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Mazda biante 2.0 petrol automatic in white fresh japanese import 8 seater 2009 excellent condition px and finance possible £2005

£2,005.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2009 TOURAN 1.4 TSI AUTO 7 SEATER BLUE JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2009 IN STOCK... photo

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.4 TSI AUTO 7 SEATER BLUE JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT 2009 IN STOCK...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2009 automatic 41000 mi now sold thanks!!!!Volkswagen Touran 1.4 TSI auto 7 seater blue japanese fresh import 2009 In stock excellent condition px and finance poss £2005

£2,005.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 BIANTE 2.3 PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT ORANGE 2008 IN STOCK... photo

MAZDA BIANTE 2.3 PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER JAPANESE FRESH IMPORT ORANGE 2008 IN STOCK...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 52000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!Mazda Biante 2.3 petrol automatic 8 seater japanese fresh import orange 2008 in stock px welcome twin electric doors dvd screen £2001

£2,001.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2016 MASTER LL35TWDCI 125 BUSINESS LOW ROOF D CAB TIPPER 1 OWNER TWIN WHEEL... photo

RENAULT MASTER LL35TWDCI 125 BUSINESS LOW ROOF D CAB TIPPER 1 OWNER TWIN WHEEL...

Mileage: 74,000 mi Fuel: diesel Transmission: manual Location: Downpatrick

Image Coming Soon Mar 2016 Renault Master LL35TWdCi 125 Business Low Roof D/Cab Tipper 1 OWNER TWIN WHEEL 6 SEATER TIPPER RWD 74,000 miles manual diesel tipper 2.3 l £9,990 + VAT £315.60 More Details

£9,990.0

Source: vascarsales.co.uk

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2006 ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 7 SEATER SUNROOFS FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 06 PX... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 7 SEATER SUNROOFS FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 06 PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2006 automatic 57000 mi sold deposit recieved!!!!!!!!!327-Toyota Alphard 2.4 white petrol automatic 7 seater sunroofs fresh japanese import 06 px poss -6 months warranty-please quote 327 £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2011 SERENA C26 2.0 AUTOMATIC IN WHITE 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2011 BIMTA... photo

NISSAN SERENA C26 2.0 AUTOMATIC IN WHITE 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2011 BIMTA...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2011 automatic 57000 mi sold thanks!!!!!!!!!!314-Nissan serena c26 2.0 automatic in white 8 seater fresh japanese import 2011 bimta mileage certificate excellent condition-px poss-please quote 314 £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC IN GREY 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 PX... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC IN GREY 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 67000 mi sold thanks !!!!!!215-Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic in grey 8 seater fresh japanese import 2007 px and finance poss-6 months warranty-please quote 215 £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 360 CAMERA PX... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 360 CAMERA PX...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 57000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!!259-Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater black fresh japanese import 360 camera px finance poss 6 months warranty- please quote 259 £2009

£2,009.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 PX AND... photo

TOYOTA ALPHARD 2.4 WHITE PETROL AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2008 PX AND...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 45000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!245-Toyota Alphard 2.4 white petrol automatic 8 seater fresh japanese import 2008 px and finance possible -6 months warranty £2006

£2,006.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2008 VELLFIRE 2.4 AUTOMATIC IN BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 8 SEATER ONLY 50K MILES... photo

TOYOTA VELLFIRE 2.4 AUTOMATIC IN BLACK FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 8 SEATER ONLY 50K MILES...

Mileage: 50 mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2008 automatic 50000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!!!209 toyota vellfire 2.4 automatic in black fresh japanese import 8 seater only 50k miles warranted 2008 -please quote 209 £2007

£2,007.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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2007 ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER E CURTAINS FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 IN... photo

NISSAN ELGRAND E51 2.5 AUTOMATIC 8 SEATER E CURTAINS FRESH JAPANESE IMPORT 2007 IN...

Mileage: None mi Fuel: — Transmission: automatic Location: Wigan

2007 automatic 54000 mi now sold thanks!!!!!Nissan Elgrand e51 2.5 automatic 8 seater e/curtains fresh japanese import 2007 in stock grade 4-b- please quote 172 £2008

£2,008.0

Source: djautoswigan.co.uk

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About the 945 results for this search

This page is a quick way to browse used car listings that match a specific search theme (for example, a budget, mileage range, body style, or model). The results are pulled from UK dealers and update as cars are listed or sold.

Use the search box above to refine by keyword (such as full service history or long MOT) and optionally add a postcode to prioritise nearby cars. If you don’t see the right match, adjusting one filter—like mileage or budget—can unlock more options.

What you’ll find here

A selection of listings with photos, price, mileage, fuel type, transmission and location—so you can shortlist quickly before clicking through to view the full advert.

How to use it

Start broad, then refine: add a keyword, set a postcode, and scan for cars with clear history and a sensible condition story.