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W344 SBY

2000 Toyota Previa

Green Lpg 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

324,847 mi
Last recorded324,847 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 SBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 324,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 319,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 311,113 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 310,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 300,148 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 300,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 283,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2012 283,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Battery insecure (Failure from 01/05/2012)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 274,042 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER TREADEDGES -ADVISE REPLACE SOON !

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

OIL LEAK

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 May 2011 264,056 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 264,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 255,296 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 243,725 miles

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

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

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON AT IDLE

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 243,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 225,944 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Paint damaged nearside and offside

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 209,591 miles

OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP IS ON

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BODY PANNELS ALL ROUND

Pass 17 Nov 2008 194,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 174,298 miles

Oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 174,077 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 142,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 142,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 117,634 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 117,559 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,534 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 90,481 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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W344 SBY is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Green with a 2,438cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W344 SBY, 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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W344 SBY is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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