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DA-490-JV

1996 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA-490-JV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 169,328 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 157,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 157,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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DA-490-JV is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,361 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 DA-490-JV, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA-490-JV registered?

DA-490-JV is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is DA-490-JV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA-490-JV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA-490-JV have outstanding finance?

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