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B16 SGY

1998 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,410 mi
Last recorded138,410 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 138,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 138,408 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 132,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 132,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 82,394 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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B16 SGY is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 112,769 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 B16 SGY, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 SGY registered?

B16 SGY is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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