2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate and common faults

173 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 173 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes34.7%
  2. Lights & electrics33.5%
  3. Suspension26.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks25.4%
  5. Body & chassis17.9%
  6. Tyres10.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened28.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn24.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Toyota Previa?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2000 Toyota Previa cars passed their MOT first time, across 173 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Previa?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Toyota Previa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).