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266D183

1998 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,662 mi
Last recorded164,662 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration266D183
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 164,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 164,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2009 164,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2008 147,927 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 147,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Low Engine oil indicater showing on dashboard.

Dashboard gear selecter indicater shows incorrectly whereby vehicle is in drive with park selected.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 130,870 miles

Low brake fluid level dashboard indicater intermittently showing.(consistent with front brake pad wear and reservoir level.)

Automatic Transmission selecter in vehicle incorrectly indicates correct mode(ie.Drive selected when indicating Neutral.)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 117,178 miles

gear selecter does not represent accurate reading! ( park/drive same. ).

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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266D183 is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 112,769 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 266D183, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 266D183 registered?

266D183 is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is 266D183 safe to buy?

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