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H5 EAE

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 170,015 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 170,015 miles

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 29 Jun 2009 162,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 152,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low handbrake effort to o/s/r.

Small chunk missing @ o/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 152,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low handbrake effort to o/s/r.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small chunk missing @ o/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 23 May 2007 141,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 141,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 133,514 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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H5 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 H5 EAE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H5 EAE registered?

H5 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H5 EAE safe to buy?

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