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ExpiredMileage
167,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r brake pipe corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs poor- metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure n/s middle seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres very low inner edges 215/65/15
rear pads look low noisy discs corroded heavily
rear pads worn
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear pads worn
screen cracked n/s/f disc scored
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
screen cracked n/s/f disc scored
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s aim on min limit
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre low
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s aim on min limit
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre low
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns sill damaged, cant see rear pads
osr tyre replaced with spare, & on limit secondary tread
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns sill damaged, cant see rear pads
o/s/f & rear tyres + spare worn 3mm.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
suspect front brakes pads wearing low.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
o/s/f & rear tyres + spare worn 3mm.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
suspect front brakes pads wearing low.
n/s & o/s/f upper brakes hoses cracked & perished.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
rear number plate badly discolour req's replaceing.
rear number plate discolour req's replaceing.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate discolour req's replaceing.
o/s/f wiper blade rubber worn.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
suspect front & rear brake pads worn low. †o/s/r hand brake low reading. †front wiper washers req's attention. †n/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm. †n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on outside edge. †o/s/f tyre worn 4mm. †spare tyre worn. †rear number plate discolour.
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W542 LAN is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W542 LAN, 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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W542 LAN is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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