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A5 SVM

1995 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Previa123,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,105 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

2x brake pipes under bonnet to servo slightly corroded

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 coil springs corroded

areas of corrosion covering floor pan of vehicle

both rear bumper supports corroded

damage to screen wiper marks

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,402 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 115,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,495 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 111,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,733 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

n/s rear & both front inner brake pipes corroding

slight bind from n/s front

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,398 miles

boet front brake hoses perished (o/s worse)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,040 miles

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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A5 SVM is a 1995 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 123,149 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 A5 SVM, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 SVM registered?

A5 SVM is a 1995 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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