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J140 DCL

1992 Toyota Previa

Gold Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Previa138,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 DCL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,340 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,336 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,279 miles

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

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

both wipers split (still clears screen)

rear tyres cracks to sidewalls (not to ply or cords)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,093 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 67,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

boot struts worn

both front tyres cracking slightly between treads

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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J140 DCL is a 1992 Toyota Previa in Gold with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 138,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J140 DCL, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J140 DCL is a 1992 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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