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GJ51 XVL

2001 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,948 mi
Last recorded200,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Previa107,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 200,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 193,484 miles

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

has slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 8 Jul 2016 175,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 158,163 miles

Center brake light not workoing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 158,163 miles

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

Center brake light not workoing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 120,891 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r park brake effort low

Fail 30 May 2013 120,861 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2012 106,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack bushes has slight play

Pass 23 May 2011 103,373 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 99,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 99,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,457 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,167 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 34,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,924 miles

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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GJ51 XVL is a 2001 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ51 XVL, 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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GJ51 XVL is a 2001 Toyota Previa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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