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M40 GJL

1999 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Previa112,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill split and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 108,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 107,613 miles

all under car corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,990 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 106,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,264 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,207 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,366 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 101,366 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see rear pads clearly but look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,754 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,275 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,173 miles

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

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Rear suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,173 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn

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

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Rear suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades split on edges

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,678 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 68,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 63,387 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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M40 GJL is a 1999 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 M40 GJL, 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.

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M40 GJL is a 1999 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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