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N980 KGO

1996 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 KGO
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 97,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge close to excess (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,024 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

nsr wishbone bush starting to splitt

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,711 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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N980 KGO is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N980 KGO, 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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What year was N980 KGO registered?

N980 KGO is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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