1995 TOYOTA PREVIA2.4L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness status with a clear trend of worsening structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 165,525 miles, this followed just three days after a significant failure for structural reasons. The tester identified excessive corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting areas, affecting the inner and outer sills and significantly reducing structural strength. This failure indicates that the vehicle has reached a critical point where surface rust is transitioning into deep-seated structural decay. At 31 years old, the recorded mileage of 165,525 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,340 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between August 2022 and September 2023, where the vehicle covered only 559 miles. However, the mileage then increased rapidly by 15,848 miles between September 2023 and September 2025. This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age, which aligns with the recurring mechanical issues noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and all suspension mounting points to determine the extent of the structural rot. The history shows a progression from minor surface corrosion in 2022 to a structural failure in 2025. Additionally, the most recent pass still flagged a binding offside front service brake and reduced damping on the nearside front shock absorber. These mechanical faults, combined with the previously noted oil leak from 2022, suggest that while the vehicle is driven sparingly, the underlying components are reaching the end of their functional life.