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BKZ 9714

1998 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 9714
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind strut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind strut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Back of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,792 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side mirror damaged but functions

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

both wiper blades in poor condition

windscreen damaged in zone `b` 3 x places

Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger within 30cm of rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

both wiper blades in poor condition

windscreen damaged in zone `b` 3 x places

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats missing.

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

coil spring corroded all coil's (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,317 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box &center box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats missing.

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

coil spring corroded all coil's (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,437 miles

Rear seat not fitted.

windscreen cracked on out of zone.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,487 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)

Rear seat not fitted.

windscreen cracked on out of zone.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,714 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rusted rear suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2015 111,712 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rusted rear suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rusted suspension components.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 103,640 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rusted suspension components.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,685 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BKZ 9714 is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BKZ 9714, 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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BKZ 9714 is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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