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M101 SUX

1998 Toyota Previa

White Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 SUX
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,000 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil level warning lamp flashing and engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 198,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perrishing

washers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2012 198,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perrishing

washers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2011 188,866 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside handbrake effort poor

offside front antirol link dust cover split

offside mirror loose

Fail 7 Jun 2011 188,733 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake effort poor

offside front antirol link dust cover split

offside mirror loose

sparewheel missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 176,899 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front door mirror slightly loose

Fail 2 Mar 2010 176,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front door mirror slightly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2009 170,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 163,179 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 163,179 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 139,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 139,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 130,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M101 SUX is a 1998 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M101 SUX, 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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What year was M101 SUX registered?

M101 SUX is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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