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BJZ 5294

1991 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,128 mi
Last recorded224,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Townace150,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5294
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 224,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

noisey power steering pump

Pass 14 May 2012 197,357 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 13 Jun 2011 187,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 174,688 miles

both rear sills have slight corrosion

n/s/r roll bar link bush has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 167,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 167,825 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings have corrosion but not in perscribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 161,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 149,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 142,835 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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BJZ 5294 is a 1991 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 150,569 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 BJZ 5294, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJZ 5294 registered?

BJZ 5294 is a 1991 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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