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L140 RWU

1994 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Previa130,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 RWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 117,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

camber on nearside rear wheel appears out

front number plate has crack in

nearside front tyre perishing and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes coated with grease

rear chassis corroded

rear diff leaking oil

steering rack damp

various engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2011 112,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

camber on nearside rear wheel appears out

front number plate has crack in

nearside front tyre perishing and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes coated with grease

rear chassis corroded

rear diff leaking oil

steering rack damp

various engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Undertray support bar corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,619 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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L140 RWU is a 1994 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 130,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L140 RWU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L140 RWU registered?

L140 RWU is a 1994 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L140 RWU safe to buy?

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