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P154 UPW

1997 Toyota MPV

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,854 mi
Last recorded224,854 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MPV148,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 224,854 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 224,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 222,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 222,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 217,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 210,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 201,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 187,392 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 187,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 181,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2015 181,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 175,560 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

slight sidewall cracks n/s/r

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Jun 2013 169,468 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 162,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 155,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 147,945 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 147,412 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,950 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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P154 UPW is a 1997 Toyota MPV in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 148,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P154 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P154 UPW is a 1997 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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