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K88 DLC

1996 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 DLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 123,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear crash bar corroded

all under body including suspension components, bushes,and braking components covered in thick black sealants

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealant

Fail 13 Dec 2025 123,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear crash bar corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all under body including suspension components, bushes,and braking components covered in thick black sealants

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealant

Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,149 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all over under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning due to item attached to wheel fouling switch gear/driver (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front bull slightly obscuring front plate

Rear diff leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycombe (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front bull slightly obscuring front plate

Offside Rear Outer panel holed

Rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 110,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,079 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r seat in the up right position covering seat belt and clasp.

unable to rotate any road wheel by hand to check wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 100,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r seat in the up right position covering seat belt and clasp.

unable to rotate any road wheel by hand to check wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension arms o/s and n/s front bushes pehrished.

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension arms o/s and n/s front bushes pehrished.

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,413 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,907 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 65,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,376 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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K88 DLC is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,361 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 K88 DLC, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K88 DLC is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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