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J359 NLN

1997 Toyota Previa

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

193,501 mi
Last recorded193,501 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 193,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 193,501 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 201,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 193,459 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 193,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 177,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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J359 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J359 NLN, 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 J359 NLN registered?

J359 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is J359 NLN safe to buy?

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