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V497 FJA

2000 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,091 mi
Last recorded144,091 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 144,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 144,091 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 164,787 miles

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

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

Fail 5 May 2016 164,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 156,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 156,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 146,027 miles

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

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

rear seats have been removed seat belts still missing

Fail 6 May 2014 146,027 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,748 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts still missing but seats have been removed

Fail 11 Mar 2013 131,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,221 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 30,447 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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V497 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V497 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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V497 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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