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F469 MRA

1989 Toyota Townace

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,832 mi
Last recorded149,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Townace154,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 MRA
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 149,832 miles

1x aux belts loose

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror distorted

several areas corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Fail 27 Apr 2012 149,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

1x aux belts loose

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror distorted

several areas corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2011 146,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Postive terminal on battery poor condition/broken

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

no access to boot

rear rear seats folded at time of test and belts not tested

several areas of corrosion but not considered structural

Fail 14 Apr 2011 146,433 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

no access to boot

rear rear seats folded at time of test and belts not tested

Pass 9 Apr 2010 145,883 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxiliary belt loose

no access to boot

non obligatory mirror distorted (nearside wing)

oil leak

several areas of corrosion in unpersrcibed areas

Fail 8 Apr 2010 145,878 miles

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

Boot does not open

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filter leaking on retest

Oil leak

auxiliary belt loose

several areas of corrosion but within a prescribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2010 145,872 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot does not open

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary belt loose

oil filter very rusty

several areas of corrosion but within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2009 143,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 137,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 131,678 miles

rear tailgate/luggage compartment securing latch has intermitant fault

Fail 16 Mar 2007 131,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,117 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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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F469 MRA is a 1989 Toyota Townace in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 154,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F469 MRA, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Townace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F469 MRA is a 1989 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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