MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front strut top mounts corroded
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f tyre deep cut in tread
n/s/r tyre cracked in tread
o/s/f tyre perished
rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f tyre deep cut in tread
n/s/r tyre cracked in tread
o/s/f tyre perished
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front strut top mounts corroded
brake discs corroded
coil springs corroded
front brake flexi hoses perished
nail in n/s/f tyre
rear suspension arms corroded
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
brake discs corroded
coil springs corroded
front brake flexi hoses perished
nail in n/s/f tyre
rear suspension arms corroded
Near side rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Slight fluctuation on front brakes
Near side rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Slight fluctuation on front brakes
offside front wiper torn on the end
strong advise nearside front brake pads very low - attention needed -
strong advise offside rear brake pads very low - attention needed -
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wiper torn on the end
strong advise nearside front brake pads very low - attention needed -
strong advise offside rear brake pads very low - attention needed -
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside wiper blade splitting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front bumper insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front bumper insecure
handbrake cables corroding and fraying
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
handbrake cables corroding and fraying
air bag light on
baby seat in nearside rear seat
both front headlamps slightly discoloured
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate starting to deteriate
inside of windscreen is slightly dirty
nearside rear tyre cracking
rear brake pads low
slight corrosion to suspension ad brake components
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
spare wheel is low on tread
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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?
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R278 YLC is a 1998 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1998 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 112,769 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 R278 YLC, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R278 YLC is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 23 April 1998.
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