2000 Toyota Previa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Toyota Previa passed 69.1% of its 1,481 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.4 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 29.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.9% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and rbt (sp) — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 193 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Previa fails 28.4% of the time in the 60-90k band and 31.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 55.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.9% | 294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 237 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.7% | 188 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.6% | 186 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 144 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.4% | 109 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 193 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 142 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 140 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 138 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 108 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 107 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 55.3% | 819 |
| 2 | Brakes | 41.1% | 609 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 28.0% | 414 |
| 4 | Tyres | 27.1% | 401 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 25.6% | 379 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.3% | 316 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 88 | 28.4% |
| 90-120k | 310 | 30.3% |
| 120-150k | 445 | 31.7% |
| 150k+ | 601 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 427 | 31.6% |
| 2022 | 379 | 31.1% |
| 2023 | 270 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 240 | 32.1% |
| 2025 | 165 | 32.1% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Previa
On a 2000 Previa, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (12.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Toyota Previas pass their MOT?
69.1% of the 1,481 2000 Toyota Previa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Previa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by brakes (16.0%).
Does the 2000 Previa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.4% in the 60-90k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,481 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.