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BJZ 5648

1991 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,925 mi
Last recorded229,925 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Townace150,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5648
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 229,925 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

nearside front sill corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 229,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

nearside front sill corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 222,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear crossmember corroded

speedo in km/h

Fail 4 Apr 2013 222,419 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear crossmember corroded

speedo in km/h

Pass 13 Apr 2012 212,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 202,819 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner

Fail 12 Apr 2011 202,743 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 7 May 2010 193,422 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers rear view mirror loose slightly

Pass 14 May 2009 183,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror loose

Fail 13 May 2009 183,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror loose

Pass 7 May 2008 173,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 163,236 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 163,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

drivers door mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 May 2006 152,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 5648 is a 1991 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 5648, 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 5648 registered?

BJZ 5648 is a 1991 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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