Toyota Previa

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 9,082 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

9,082

Highest Pass Rate

2014 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Previa

The Toyota Previa was MOT tested 9,082 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1992 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 144 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Previas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 138,737 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 127,271 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Previa is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2400cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,958

Per month£247/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Toyota Previa?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-9% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota Previa by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	77%	70	127,271 mi
2015	82%	77	125,612 mi
2014	94%	144	72,819 mi
2013	87%	166	66,720 mi
2012	76%	101	95,435 mi
2011	73%	81	118,173 mi
2010	73%	82	141,893 mi
2009	82%	50	130,305 mi
2008	89%	62	149,458 mi
2007	75%	61	132,101 mi
2006	76%	989	143,155 mi
2005	73%	1,236	141,444 mi
2004	71%	1,321	145,576 mi
2003	69%	1,113	143,020 mi
2002	71%	791	146,265 mi
2001	68%	820	147,869 mi
2000	69%	347	149,094 mi
1999	75%	230	130,612 mi
1998	69%	288	128,259 mi
1997	70%	292	126,789 mi
1996	72%	270	133,442 mi
1995	66%	209	131,539 mi
1994	76%	94	123,013 mi
1993	77%	133	141,239 mi
1992	75%	55	138,737 mi

Questions about the Toyota Previa

Is the Toyota Previa reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1992 to 2016), the Toyota Previa averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 9,082 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Toyota Previa has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Toyota Previa has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 66%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.