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294D253

1996 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

158,347 mi
Last recorded158,347 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D253
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 158,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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294D253 is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 294D253, 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.

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What year was 294D253 registered?

294D253 is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is 294D253 safe to buy?

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