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P107 SMY

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,074 mi
Last recorded114,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,071 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 112,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 112,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,385 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 111,385 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 89,671 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 89,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,903 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,191 miles

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

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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P107 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P107 SMY, 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 P107 SMY registered?

P107 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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