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P104 VGK

1997 Toyota Previa

Green Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 149,168 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit - offside front tyre worn edge

minor leak from rear exhaust joint area

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorated

wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2013 146,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 143,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 139,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 134,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 130,867 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 130,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 126,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 121,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 115,677 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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P104 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P104 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.

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What year was P104 VGK registered?

P104 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P104 VGK safe to buy?

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