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MLZ 4280

1997 Toyota Previa

Green Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 4280
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,900 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in tread

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded not holed

Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,900 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in tread

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded not holed

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,892 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 70,661 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,845 miles

wiper blades clearing screen but falling apart

Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

wiper blades clearing screen but falling apart

Fail 9 Aug 2007 61,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,714 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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MLZ 4280 is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MLZ 4280, 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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MLZ 4280 is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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