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B9 BAJ

1998 Toyota Townace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,357 mi
Last recorded171,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Townace162,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BAJ
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 171,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 169,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 164,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 164,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 160,983 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 160,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 157,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 139,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,845 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 135,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,247 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 133,826 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Townace?

Based on 11,814 MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,325
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 723
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 539
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 468
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 431
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B9 BAJ is a 1998 Toyota Townace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 162,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Townace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 723 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 BAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Townace typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 BAJ registered?

B9 BAJ is a 1998 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B9 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 BAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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