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B11 FTE

1997 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

183,962 mi
Last recorded183,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 183,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 181,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

TAXI TEST : MIDDLE NEARSIDE SEAT INSECURE

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 30 May 2006 145,694 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 143,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 13 May 2006 143,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 2 May 2006 141,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B11 FTE is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B11 FTE, 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.

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What year was B11 FTE registered?

B11 FTE is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B11 FTE safe to buy?

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