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V542 FJA

2000 Toyota Previa

Green Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,178 miles

Advise to replace battery

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion on inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 115,178 miles

Advise to replace battery

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion on inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 115,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped readings bouncing (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush investigate (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing thin,oil leak/spill,underebody-components-arches-chassis-sills rusting-covered by sealer-trims,passenger front steering arm balljoint play,front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

drivers front tyre tread inner low,passenger rear tyre tread low,drivers rear tyre tread VERY low,rear suspension bushes,front wipers not great

drivers rear brake cable delayed parking brake response

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,314 miles

minor exhaust leak (rear), o/s/r tyre close to limit, under body area rust in places, oil leak (sump nut washer??)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 111,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, mount, also inner arch area holed x3 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

minor exhaust leak (rear), o/s/r tyre close to limit, under body area rust in places, oil leak (sump nut washer??)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,050 miles

underbody-inner sills-arches corroding,oil leak,suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped readings fluctuating (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch-underbody (2.4.A.3)

underbody-inner sills-arches corroding,oil leak,suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,994 miles

OSF inner arch-underbody corroding,NSF tyre very low on tread,front headlamps loose and rear registration plate,both rear shocker bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,696 miles

emissions taken time to clear limits

srs lamp inop,brake pedal rubber wearing thin,rear reg plate loose,both front arches under bonnet corroding,transmission lower cover damaged,f+r tyres diff size,underbody-components-inner sills corroding,front brake pads worn close to disc lip

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,195 miles

front brake pads wearing close to disc lip,emissions taken alot of time to clear limits-investigate

Fail 31 Dec 2012 90,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads close to legal limit, front (inner) brake flexi hoses have cracks close to reach the cords

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,232 miles

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

emissions taken time to clear limits,exhaust deteriorating in places

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,259 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,543 miles

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

brakes noisey in operation

nearside wiper poor

Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brakes noisey in operation

nearside wiper poor

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,264 miles

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

emissions taken time to clear limits

handbrake efforts slight imbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baby seat fitted osr hard to inspect belt

emissions taken time to clear limits

Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,268 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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V542 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V542 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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V542 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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