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K185 SNP

1997 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,215 mi
Last recorded221,215 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 SNP
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 221,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 221,212 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 208,634 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 208,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 197,148 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 197,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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K185 SNP is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K185 SNP, 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 K185 SNP registered?

K185 SNP is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K185 SNP safe to buy?

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