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M79 XHY

1997 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,595 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front seat belts not locking on retractor when pulled.

very rear selt belts not seen, due to seats being fixed up.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,580 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 83,105 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2006 83,105 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2005 50,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 50,796 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M79 XHY is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 M79 XHY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M79 XHY registered?

M79 XHY is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is M79 XHY safe to buy?

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