2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate and common faults

424 MOT tests in 2024. 48.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.8%
Failed or needed repairs51.2%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.9%
  2. Brakes28.1%
  3. Suspension26.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks25.7%
  5. Body & chassis17.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  7. Tyres9.4%
  8. Steering3.5%

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 weakened33.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%

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 2001 Toyota Previa?

In 2024, 48.8% of 2001 Toyota Previa cars passed their MOT first time, across 424 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Previa?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota Previa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).