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K166 PGN

1998 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,439 mi
Last recorded133,439 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 133,439 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 133,432 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 133,412 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,257 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 121,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,474 miles

battery insecure

exhaust blowing at front

headlamps in poor condition

near side front inner door card insecure

slight play in steering rack

various oil/fluid leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2007 184,074 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

battery insecure

exhaust blowing at front

headlamps in poor condition

near side front inner door card insecure

slight play in steering rack

various oil/fluid leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2006 124,619 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 174,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

side windows tinted

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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K166 PGN is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K166 PGN, 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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K166 PGN is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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