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P102 PBY

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,059 mi
Last recorded216,059 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 PBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 216,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 216,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 204,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 204,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 190,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 180,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 180,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 165,762 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 165,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 149,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate slighty cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2008 149,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate slighty cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 140,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 128,515 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 124,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 110,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 61,144 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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P102 PBY is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P102 PBY, 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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P102 PBY is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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