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JIL 4903

1997 Toyota Previa

Multi-colour Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 4903
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 148,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 139,171 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 139,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,063 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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JIL 4903 is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Multi-colour with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIL 4903, 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 JIL 4903 registered?

JIL 4903 is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is JIL 4903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 4903 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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