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R278 YLC

1998 Toyota Previa

Green Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,593 mi
Last recorded156,593 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 YLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 156,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 156,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 155,677 miles

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 155,669 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,459 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 153,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,150 miles

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 -

Fail 4 Jun 2015 150,065 miles

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 -

Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 145,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2013 140,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,025 miles

handbrake cables corroding and fraying

Fail 4 Jul 2012 136,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,938 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,937 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 115,979 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 109,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 109,945 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 106,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 192,049 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 102,049 miles

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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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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