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L463 WGF

1998 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,540 mi
Last recorded223,540 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL463 WGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 223,540 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low

poor beam pattern

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in steering

wiper ends starting to split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 223,539 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low

poor beam pattern

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in steering

wiper ends starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2008 213,266 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dameness around rear diff oil seal

n/s/front strut damp

rear seatbelts starting to fray

oil leaking on exhaust

Fail 5 Feb 2008 213,240 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dameness around rear diff oil seal

n/s/front strut damp

rear seatbelts starting to fray

oil leaking on exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2007 196,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2006 181,073 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 181,680 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake imbalance (180/150)

OSR hub oil seal leaking

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

Slight binding to NSF brake

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 18,150 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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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L463 WGF is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L463 WGF, 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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L463 WGF is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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