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BVI 3404

1997 Toyota Crown

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVI 3404
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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BVI 3404 is a 1997 Toyota Crown in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Toyota Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVI 3404, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BVI 3404 registered?

BVI 3404 is a 1997 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is BVI 3404 safe to buy?

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