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L899 KVU

1999 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,395 mi
Last recorded177,395 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Previa112,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 177,395 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2013 177,395 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,587 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 16,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 139,236 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 139,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 113,055 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 113,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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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L899 KVU is a 1999 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 112,810 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 L899 KVU, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L899 KVU registered?

L899 KVU is a 1999 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is L899 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L899 KVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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