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J45 NLJ

1998 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

217,209 mi
Last recorded217,209 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 217,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear both ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 217,100 miles

Emissions not tested Due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear both ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 207,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlight beam patterns poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 207,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Headlight beam patterns poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 200,679 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 200,679 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 190,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 190,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 180,998 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 180,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 180,667 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs coroded but not to excess.

offside rear tyre perished on tread pattern.

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 180,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs coroded but not to excess.

offside rear tyre perished on tread pattern.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 179,862 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 179,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 178,528 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 178,528 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 175,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 175,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 174,377 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Fail 11 Aug 2009 174,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 Aug 2008 171,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 168,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 164,717 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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J45 NLJ is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 112,769 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 J45 NLJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J45 NLJ is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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