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F486 KGT

1989 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Townace154,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 KGT
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 205,743 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2008 205,741 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake discs poor condition

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2006 88,733 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 88,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn low

front brake pads worn low

hand brake effort poor

Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F486 KGT is a 1989 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F486 KGT, 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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What year was F486 KGT registered?

F486 KGT is a 1989 Toyota Townace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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