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W497 YEB

2000 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,001 mi
Last recorded174,001 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YEB
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 174,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,010 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 142,035 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,180 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,895 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 87,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 86,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,320 miles

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

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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W497 YEB is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W497 YEB, 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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What year was W497 YEB registered?

W497 YEB is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W497 YEB safe to buy?

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