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F83 TOY

1997 Toyota Townace

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Toyota Townace137,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 TOY
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2005 149,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F83 TOY is a 1997 Toyota Townace in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,022 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 F83 TOY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F83 TOY registered?

F83 TOY is a 1997 Toyota Townace, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is F83 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F83 TOY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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