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AY02 WHJ

2002 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,429 mi
Last recorded160,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 160,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

power steering rack and pipes damp

rear axle bushes poor

Pass 6 Jan 2017 154,229 miles

EML on

PAS leak

PROMPT headlamp aims due to dirty lenses

PROMPT offside front tyre low

PROMPT rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,625 miles

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

both front head lamps faded but not effecting beam pattern at time of test

child seat fitted to rear seat

slight power steering leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 146,625 miles

slight power steering leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front head lamps faded but not effecting beam pattern at time of test

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 22 Jan 2016 146,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

nearside and offside headlights

Fail 13 Jan 2016 146,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 137,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,310 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,435 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe slight blow

Fail 12 Jun 2012 119,435 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

small amount binding on righthand front brake

Pass 17 May 2010 105,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 105,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 89,898 miles

windscreen

Fail 1 May 2008 89,891 miles

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

windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,790 miles

Advise centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY02 WHJ is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 104,168 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 AY02 WHJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY02 WHJ is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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