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1996 Toyota Previa 2.4L Petrol · N281 UPH

N281 UPH

1996 Toyota Previa (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 151,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA PREVIA
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (26/09/2012)
Recorded Mileage
151,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 26/09/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
2438cc

N281 UPH Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2011
  • 151,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N281 UPH Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2006106,331 mi
  2. 25/11/2006106,331 mi
  3. 19/11/2007114,992 mi+8,661 mi
  4. 20/11/2007114,992 mi
  5. 17/11/2008123,427 mi+8,435 mi
  6. 18/11/2008123,427 mi
  7. 19/11/2009132,152 mi+8,725 mi
  8. 25/10/2010141,271 mi+9,119 mi
  9. 22/11/2011151,157 mi+9,886 mi
  10. 23/11/2011151,157 mi

Average of roughly 8,961 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

N281 UPH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Previa (N281 UPH) between November 2006 and November 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)”.

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