1997 Toyota Previa 2.0L Diesel · R473 AKR
1997 Toyota Previa (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 201,623 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PREVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2022)
- Recorded Odometer
- 201,623 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1995cc
R473 AKR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2022
- 201,623 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R473 AKR Odometer History
- 15/08/2022201,615 km
- 15/08/2022201,623 km+8 km
Average of roughly 11,270 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R473 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Previa (R473 AKR) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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