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Toyota Previa

Beige · Petrol · 1993 · 2,438 cc

L78 FRXMOT history

L78 FRX is a beige petrol Toyota Previa first used on 17 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
169,817 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 FRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Previa
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,438 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 FRX was last recorded at 169,817 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 82,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2021: 167,813 miles, lower than 169,409 miles on 14 Mar 2020.
  • 2 Sept 2022: 87,637 miles, lower than 167,813 miles on 17 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,637 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
82,180 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,817 miles
  • 2022 – 87,637 miles
  • 2021 – 167,813 miles
  • 2020 – 169,409 miles
  • 2018 – 163,847 miles
  • 2017 – 161,811 miles
  • 2016 – 157,193 miles
  • 2015 – 153,711 miles
  • 2014 – 146,655 miles
  • 2013 – 140,475 miles
  • 2012 – 136,657 miles
  • 2011 – 134,039 miles
  • 2010 – 131,554 miles
  • 2009 – 127,710 miles
  • 2008 – 122,812 miles
  • 2007 – 118,799 miles
  • 2006 – 115,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,817 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,817 miles (+82,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    237492061013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing

  2. Pass87,637 miles (-80,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    499613554259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,813 miles (-1,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    105864591308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass169,409 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,409 miles
    Test number
    377705632576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,847 miles
    Test number
    979886673504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,847 miles (+2,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,847 miles
    Test number
    718317343988
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass161,811 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,811 miles
    Test number
    531545825684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,720 miles (+4,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,720 miles
    Test number
    360590781274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass157,193 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,193 miles
    Test number
    758433935621
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass153,711 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,711 miles
    Test number
    140162329938
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Fail153,688 miles (+7,033)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    706266246096
    • FailureFront Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass146,655 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    146,655 miles
    Test number
    846718624255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail146,653 miles (+6,178)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,653 miles
    Test number
    248596824286
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass140,475 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    268868843278
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch has corrosion with temporary repair
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting snapped off

  15. Fail140,475 miles (+3,818)8 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    328047843429
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting snapped off

  16. Pass136,657 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,657 miles
    Test number
    946307732232
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail136,653 miles (+2,614)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    576285732238
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass134,039 miles (+2,485)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    134,039 miles
    Test number
    749854831263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  19. Pass131,554 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    131,554 miles
    Test number
    173913330275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,710 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    624005039283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass122,812 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    122,812 miles
    Test number
    950375388192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,799 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    700275347148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    115,402 miles
    Test number
    691444406192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 FRX

Does L78 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 FRX expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 FRX?
The MOT on L78 FRX expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 FRX done?
L78 FRX was recorded at 169,817 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has L78 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 FRX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L78 FRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L78 FRX find?
L78 FRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; damage to nearside front wing.

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