Toyota Previa
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 9,082 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
9,082
Best Year
2014 (94%)
Years Covered
25
How reliable is the Toyota Previa?
Toyota Previa by Year
| 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 |
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About the Toyota Previa
The Toyota Previa has been tested 9,082 times in 2024 MOT data across 25 model years (1992 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 144 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA PREVIAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
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.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.