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P114 PLY

1997 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 124,468 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 109,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box rusty

underside of vehicle slight corosion

water leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,432 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR SEATS REMOVED PRIOR TO THE TEST

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDERNEATH FRONT & REAR COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 109,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 109,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 109,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 109,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,432 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 108,129 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 108,129 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 106,114 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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P114 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P114 PLY, 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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P114 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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