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W542 LAN

2000 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 LAN
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 167,361 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 167,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 163,663 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 163,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 159,495 miles

both rear tyres very low inner edges 215/65/15

rear pads look low noisy discs corroded heavily

Pass 18 Apr 2017 154,410 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 15 Apr 2017 154,397 miles

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

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

front and rear pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,131 miles

screen cracked n/s/f disc scored

Fail 23 Mar 2016 146,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 138,610 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,095 miles

n/s aim on min limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre low

wipers poor

Fail 4 Mar 2014 134,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,335 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 126,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,362 miles

o/s/f & rear tyres + spare worn 3mm.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 109,362 miles

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.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,418 miles

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.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,827 miles

rear number plate discolour req's replaceing.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,827 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,911 miles

o/s/f wiper blade rubber worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,052 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,052 miles

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.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,086 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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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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