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N41 ENF

1997 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,078 mi
Last recorded117,078 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 ENF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,078 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and osr lens different colour but bulbs same colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and has welding on spots on lower bush area (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to crack on threads

movement and vibration noise coming from front shaft to alternator area

Fail 20 Aug 2016 117,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and osr lens different colour but bulbs same colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and has welding on spots on lower bush area (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to crack on threads

movement and vibration noise coming from front shaft to alternator area

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,071 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,071 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 86,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 86,125 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,039 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 81,032 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,498 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,497 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,875 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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N41 ENF is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N41 ENF, 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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N41 ENF is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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