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G36 FBL

1999 Toyota Townace

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Toyota Townace147,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelTownace
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,508 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2024 131,391 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2023 129,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt added sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 129,000 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2009 120,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 120,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 100,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G36 FBL is a 1999 Toyota Townace in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Townace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 147,760 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 G36 FBL, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Townace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G36 FBL registered?

G36 FBL is a 1999 Toyota Townace, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is G36 FBL safe to buy?

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