Toyota Previa reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Previa is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 100 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 255 of 442, and 44.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (7.7% of tests).
Ranked 255 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,624 Toyota Previas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 44.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Previa is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
44.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,100
Typical age at test: 19 years
Toyota Previa MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Previa MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working7.7% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working5.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8% of tests
What the Toyota Previa fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 27.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 13.7% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Brakes | 11.9% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Body and structure | 10.3% | 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 7.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.8% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.1% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Steering | 1.7% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | About average |
What MPG does the Toyota Previa do?
Official economy for the Toyota Previa ranges from 26.2 to 39.2mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2006). A typical petrol version manages 30.1mpg and a typical diesel 39.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Toyota Previa?
Any Toyota Previa first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Previa registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 3 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2006.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
26.2–39.2 mpg
CO2
191–259 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previa 2.0 D-4DM5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 191g | £410 |
| Previa 2.4 VVT-iM5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 30.1 mpg | 226g | £760 |
| Previa 2.4 VVT-iA4 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 26.2 mpg | 259g | £790 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Toyota Previa costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 30.1mpg…
- diesel, typical official 39.2mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Previa reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Toyota Previa is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 100 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Previa?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 7.7% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Toyota Previa do?
Official economy for the Toyota Previa ranges from 26.2 to 39.2mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2006). A typical petrol version manages 30.1mpg and a typical diesel 39.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Previa?
Any Toyota Previa first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Previa registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £790 a year.
›How many Toyota Previas fail their MOT?
44.4% of Toyota Previas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Previa combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.