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S140 BNJ

1998 Toyota Previa

White Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Previa112,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 138,874 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 138,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 127,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 118,274 miles

only just passed emissions test

Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,482 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 94,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,040 miles

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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S140 BNJ is a 1998 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S140 BNJ, 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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What year was S140 BNJ registered?

S140 BNJ is a 1998 Toyota Previa, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S140 BNJ safe to buy?

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