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H279 PEV

1990 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Toyota Previa147,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 PEV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 121,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel is sligtly binding

Fail 18 Apr 2014 121,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel is sligtly binding

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,488 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 119,476 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Dec 2011 119,115 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,356 miles

both front antiroll bar D bushes slight play

few areas of corrosion

off side rear lower wishbone inner rear bush split not resulting in excessive play

off side rear tyre few splits none to cords

Fail 28 Oct 2010 113,356 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar D bushes slight play

few areas of corrosion

off side rear lower wishbone inner rear bush split not resulting in excessive play

off side rear tyre few splits none to cords

Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2009 107,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front number plate fraded

n-s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 89,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,160 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 89,160 miles

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

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

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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H279 PEV is a 1990 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,976 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 H279 PEV, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H279 PEV is a 1990 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 October 1990.

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