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A5 UBW

1996 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UBW
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 122,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 120,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear most seats folded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear most seats folded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 114,148 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 114,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,643 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 UBW is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 UBW, 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 A5 UBW registered?

A5 UBW is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is A5 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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