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P43 VGK

1997 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

191,173 mi
Last recorded191,173 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Previa113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 191,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 191,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 187,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 187,875 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 181,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 181,342 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 180,862 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 177,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 177,183 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 174,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 174,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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P43 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P43 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P43 VGK registered?

P43 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P43 VGK shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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