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P256 FBA

1996 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Previa118,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 136,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,234 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 123,233 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P256 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,361 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 P256 FBA, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Previa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 FBA registered?

P256 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P256 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 FBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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