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P101 VGK

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,843 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 94,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,887 miles

offside innner driving shaft gaitor slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,614 miles

oil leaking from under side of car

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,450 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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P101 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P101 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P101 VGK registered?

P101 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P101 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 VGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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