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N493 VLJ

2007 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,773 mi
Last recorded158,773 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2007 Toyota Previa115,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 158,773 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 158,640 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

oil leaking from filter housing area

Fail 28 Sep 2012 151,904 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

oil leaking from filter housing area

Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 126,257 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,818 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 96,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,814 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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N493 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 115,734 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 N493 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N493 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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