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J166 TBA

1992 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

264,146 mi
Last recorded264,146 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Previa138,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 TBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 264,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 264,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 252,863 miles

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

minor cut in the tread of o/s front tyre

o/s front anti roll bar linkage and bottom ball joint have dust covers split

smoke test passed but slightly high levels of smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2010 244,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight body corrosion

slight deteriation of front plate

Pass 19 Feb 2009 234,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,413 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 222,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 206,303 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 206,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake efficiency only just passed ( 16% )

Pass 6 Feb 2006 197,350 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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J166 TBA is a 1992 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J166 TBA, 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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J166 TBA is a 1992 Toyota Previa, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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