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A7 TYD

1997 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TYD
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 89,837 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,238 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 81,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Brake fluid low

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Washers poor

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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A7 TYD is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 A7 TYD, 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 29 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 A7 TYD registered?

A7 TYD is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is A7 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 TYD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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