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H343 JLC

1998 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

232,472 mi
Last recorded232,472 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 JLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 232,472 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 232,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 222,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 216,709 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 216,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 216,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 213,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 213,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 212,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 212,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 209,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 209,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 209,430 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2012 206,417 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 205,866 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 205,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 101,183 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 201,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 196,582 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 196,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 193,804 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 193,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 179,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 162,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 162,998 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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H343 JLC is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 112,769 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 H343 JLC, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H343 JLC is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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