2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate and common faults

509 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 509 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.8%
  2. Brakes13.4%
  3. Suspension13.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.6%

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 worn26.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Toyota Previa?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2006 Toyota Previa cars passed their MOT first time, across 509 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Previa?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Previa reliable at MOT time?

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