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J2 TAU

1994 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

156,598 mi
Last recorded156,598 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Previa130,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 156,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 156,371 miles

both front brakes slight bind

Fail 17 May 2017 156,371 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2016 153,486 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear bumper insacure

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged-no sharp edges

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 153,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear bumper insacure

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged-no sharp edges

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 149,403 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 149,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both windscreen wipers split ends

offside handbrake low effort

offside number plate light dim

Fail 17 Apr 2014 144,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both windscreen wipers split ends

offside handbrake low effort

offside number plate light dim

Pass 10 Apr 2013 138,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 9 Apr 2013 138,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,904 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Apr 2012 133,904 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 127,624 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 120,746 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR CORNER AND SLIDING DOOR.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 120,746 miles

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

VEHICLE HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR CORNER AND SLIDING DOOR.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 111,175 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake's binding

Both front bump stop's missing

Engine undertray fitted

Front and rear brake pad's look worn low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack damp

Various oil leak's

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,031 miles

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

front and rear brake pads look low

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2008 102,031 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake pads look low

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,933 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 90,933 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High front brake imbalance (22%)

Inner and outer sill covers fitted

Slight windscreen damage

Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,142 miles

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

nail in tyre

near and offside front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,142 miles

nail in tyre

near and offside front wiper blades split

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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J2 TAU is a 1994 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 130,145 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 J2 TAU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J2 TAU is a 1994 Toyota Previa, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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