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FLZ 8243

1994 Toyota Previa

Green Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

218,129 mi
Last recorded218,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Previa130,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 8243
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 218,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges.

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 218,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges.

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 207,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 207,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 192,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 192,141 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 162,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 162,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 150,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 150,406 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 150,349 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel close to limit

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

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

Oil around steering rack

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2008 145,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 140,685 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 136,317 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre has a small nail in it.

Small brake bind on nearside front.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,317 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a small nail in it.

Small brake bind on nearside front.

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

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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FLZ 8243 is a 1994 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 130,145 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 FLZ 8243, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLZ 8243 registered?

FLZ 8243 is a 1994 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is FLZ 8243 safe to buy?

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