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LV51 SJU

2001 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

290,447 mi
Last recorded290,447 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Previa107,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 SJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 290,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 279,534 miles

Front products on headlamp's

Nearside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge & has had a major repair

Offside Front tyre worn on its inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear end of car has tell tails signs of corrosion in a number of area

Rear some blue smoke from engine when accelerated, carrying out emission test

Pass 8 Sep 2016 273,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 273,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure @ both fixing (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 265,938 miles

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

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

slight play in the steering rack joints

Pass 25 Aug 2015 257,076 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in the nearside inner steering joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 248,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 248,229 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 240,058 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 239,925 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 239,835 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 239,289 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 231,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 223,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 222,941 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 214,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 214,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 206,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 205,989 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 197,489 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 197,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 185,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 184,973 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front o/s tyre worn on the outer edge close to its legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 171,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 171,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 162,963 miles

Front n/s anti-roll bar link upper joint boot split allowing water ingress and will accelarate wear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 148,858 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 148,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 119,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,692 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 91,943 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in all steering rack bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2008 91,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight play in all steering rack bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,661 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,460 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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LV51 SJU is a 2001 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 107,893 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 LV51 SJU, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV51 SJU registered?

LV51 SJU is a 2001 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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