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V493 FJA

2000 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,994 mi
Last recorded113,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,994 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion on back of sill valance but not structural

rear b rake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2014 113,791 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion on back of sill valance but not structural

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear b rake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete, worn through to one side.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Washer system poor.

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly diffused

windscreen marked by damaged wiper blade.

Fail 13 Dec 2012

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete, worn through to one side.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Washer system poor.

windscreen marked by damaged wiper blade.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,928 miles

Brake pedal anti provision is partly worn through.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen marked by wiper blade to the offside.

Windscreen washers could be better.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti provision is partly worn through.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen marked by wiper blade to the offside.

Windscreen washers could be better.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,384 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fraying on some of the rear seat belts but ok at presen t

Fail 18 Dec 2009 82,843 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight fraying on some of the rear seat belts but ok at presen t

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,460 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,592 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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V493 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 110,178 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 V493 FJA, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V493 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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