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J536 UNB

1997 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,343 mi
Last recorded204,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ536 UNB
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 204,343 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 204,372 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery is insecure, slight play in steering rack, front shockers are weak, rear brake pipes are corroded and close to a failure, fuel filler neck pipe is corroded, rear shockers are weak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 192,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 192,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J536 UNB is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J536 UNB, 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 J536 UNB registered?

J536 UNB is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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