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198D381

1996 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,889 mi
Last recorded148,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D381
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 108,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 96,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,336 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 93,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 89,352 miles

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

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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198D381 is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,361 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 198D381, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 198D381 registered?

198D381 is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is 198D381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198D381 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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