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N102 GMA

1996 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,287 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high not tested (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn outer

offside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,180 miles

Oil leak on engine

Slight blow on centre exhaust

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen wipers split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 93,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak on engine

Slight blow on centre exhaust

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,770 miles

advise power steering rack weeping

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 80% worn approx

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,013 miles

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

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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N102 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,361 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 N102 GMA, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N102 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 24 March 1996.

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