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N88 SSA

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,151 mi
Last recorded222,151 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 SSA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 222,151 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 211,080 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

parking brake required repair or adjustment

Fail 19 Sep 2015 211,080 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake required repair or adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2014 201,332 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 193,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox exhaust system deteriorated slightly.

rear brake discs corroded all round both side.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 161,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system is deteriated but does not leak

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 161,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust system is deteriated but does not leak

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,658 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PADS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 20 Sep 2011 126,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PADS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,305 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

osf tyre edges worn

osr tyre low

rear wiper torn

slight play in osf rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

osf tyre edges worn

osr tyre low

rear wiper torn

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,979 miles

AUX PROPSHAFT BUSHIES ARE VERY WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,975 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

AUX PROPSHAFT BUSHIES ARE VERY WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,787 miles

O/S/R BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE COLUMN

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

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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N88 SSA is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N88 SSA, 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 N88 SSA registered?

N88 SSA is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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