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FN51 YFD

2001 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

226,651 mi
Last recorded226,651 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Previa107,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YFD
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 226,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nasty cut in the inner side wall but not down to the cords

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 224,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 224,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 220,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 217,828 miles

Corrosion repair at O/S/F flooring covered in sealant

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S headlamp misted

Fail 29 Jan 2015 217,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Corrosion repair at O/S/F flooring covered in sealant

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S headlamp misted

Fail 22 Jan 2015 217,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 217,392 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 213,364 miles

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

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

Slight bind on the offside rear wheel

Slight movement in both steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2014 205,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlight bulb slight movement on idle no effect on image

starter motor noisey on start up

Pass 12 Jul 2013 199,802 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 199,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 195,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 191,375 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 191,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 191,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 183,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 183,232 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

21% front brake imbalance

Battery insecure

Corrosion to N/S/F brake disc

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 177,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 170,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 162,472 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 162,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 161,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 146,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,684 miles

both front suspension arm bushs strating to seperate.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,643 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight splits in both front lower wishbone bushes

slight splits in both rear suspension bushes

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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FN51 YFD is a 2001 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 107,893 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 FN51 YFD, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN51 YFD is a 2001 Toyota Previa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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