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N863 RPJ

1997 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 RPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,660 miles

slight play nsr top arm

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,660 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play nsr top arm

Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,144 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 79,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 71,850 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 71,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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N863 RPJ is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N863 RPJ, 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 N863 RPJ registered?

N863 RPJ is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is N863 RPJ safe to buy?

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